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Liu Wenxi, Musicians, a contemporary watercolour and mixed media portrait on rice paper (35 cm x 23 cm) from the 1970s, original edition, sold with frame and in good condition.
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Ink and color on rise paper by Chinese painter Liu Wenxi (1933.-2019.).
This is a Chinese ink painting on rice paper depicting two musicians.
The work is executed in the style of traditional Chinese ink painting (Sumie), with an emphasis on drawing and expressiveness.
The musicians are depicted with trumpets, reminiscent of the works of modern Chinese artists such as Liu Wenxi who painted folk life.
The painting contains Chinese characters (calligraphy) and the artist's red seal at the top, which is common for authenticating Chinese art
Liu Wenxi (Chinese: 刘文西; October 1933 – 7 July 2019) was a Chinese painter, art educator, and politician. Considered by many critics as the founder of the "Yellow Earth School" of painting, he served as President of Xi'an Academy of Fine Arts and Vice Chairman of the China Artists Association. His portrait of Mao Zedong has been printed on the fifth series of the renminbi since 1999.
Sold with frame, size 35cmx23cm
Acquired from auction house in 2025.
Will be shipped in secure package with tracking number.
I don't ship outside EU.
Ink and color on rise paper by Chinese painter Liu Wenxi (1933.-2019.).
This is a Chinese ink painting on rice paper depicting two musicians.
The work is executed in the style of traditional Chinese ink painting (Sumie), with an emphasis on drawing and expressiveness.
The musicians are depicted with trumpets, reminiscent of the works of modern Chinese artists such as Liu Wenxi who painted folk life.
The painting contains Chinese characters (calligraphy) and the artist's red seal at the top, which is common for authenticating Chinese art
Liu Wenxi (Chinese: 刘文西; October 1933 – 7 July 2019) was a Chinese painter, art educator, and politician. Considered by many critics as the founder of the "Yellow Earth School" of painting, he served as President of Xi'an Academy of Fine Arts and Vice Chairman of the China Artists Association. His portrait of Mao Zedong has been printed on the fifth series of the renminbi since 1999.
Sold with frame, size 35cmx23cm
Acquired from auction house in 2025.
Will be shipped in secure package with tracking number.
I don't ship outside EU.
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Artist
Liu Wenxi
Sold with frame
Yes
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Owner or reseller
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Musicians
Technique
Mixed media, Watercolour painting
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
China
Condition
Good condition
Height
35 cm
Width
23 cm
Depiction/theme
Portrait
Style
Contemporary
Period
1970-1980
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