Chen Wen Hsi
Birds on Bamboo
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SGD 6,500 - 7,900
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| artist | CHEN WEN HSI |
| title | Birds on Bamboo |
| size | Height 34cm x Width 44cm |
| mark |
Come with size detail from artist
Accompanied with paper
Sealed by Masterpiece
Signed by the artist
Come with stamped documents
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| media |
Chinese Ink On Rice Paper
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CHEN WEN HSI
1906 – 1991
Biography
Born in China, Chen Wen Hsi (1906–1991) settled in Singapore in 1949 and played a key role in developing the Nanyang Style. As a lecturer at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in the 1950s, he influenced generations of artists and became a leading figure in Singapore’s art scene.
A passionate observer of nature, Chen is best known for his paintings of gibbons and animals, influenced by the Lingnan style. While primarily a Chinese brush painter, he also explored Cubism, incorporating geometric elements into his compositions.
Recognized as the doyen of Singapore’s Chinese brush painting, Chen’s legacy continues to shape Southeast Asian art.
Signed and stamped in the artists seal, upper left