To Play O An Quan
Silk
Textile
Modern
87.0 x 65.0 cm
Fukuoka Asian Art Museum
After a history of using silk as a base for Buddhist paintings and portraits, at the beginning of the 20th century Vietnamese painters began to create so-called silk-paintings on themes taken from the lives of ordinary people. Nguyen Phan Chanh is called the father of silk-paintings, establishing his place in the history of modern art in Vietnam.
nguyễn phan chánh (1892 – 1984)
Explore the exquisite silk paintings of Nguyễn Phan Chánh (1892-1984), a renowned Vietnamese artist celebrated for capturing rural life & national identity. Discover his unique blend of tradition & modern techniques.
Fukuoka Asian Art Museum (Fukuoka, Japan)
The museum champions emerging artists and utilizes diverse mediums like paintings, sculptures, installations, and video art.
About this artwork
- Title: To Play O An Quan
- Artist: nguyễn phan chánh
- Original dimensions: 87.0 x 65.0 cm
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Fukuoka Asian Art Museum
- Period: Modern
- Medium type: Textile
- Purpose: Cultural
- Keywords: people playing stones , serene atmosphere , nguyen phan chanh