Many of Lin Fengmian’s early paintings were destroyed by Japanese marauders, while later works were eradicated by ideologues during the Cultural Revolution – with the artist himself destroying many himself after apologizing for imagined ‘crimes.' In this rendering, expressionist swirls of ink and pigment conjure a woman in a jade-colored robe, holding a book of illuminations.
Lady with a Book, c.1930, Ink and Color on ParchmentLin Fengmian Chinese (1900 - 1991) |
|
|
|
Many of Lin Fengmian’s early paintings were destroyed by Japanese marauders, while later works were eradicated by ideologues during the Cultural Revolution – with the artist himself destroying many himself after apologizing for imagined ‘crimes.' In this rendering, expressionist swirls of ink and pigment conjure a woman in a jade-colored robe, holding a book of illuminations. |
Comment as Anonymous or Log In
Comments