Lotus 荷
2017
Sanyu's 'Lotus 荷' is a 2017 giclée print on canvas featuring traditional subject matter. The work combines classical artistic themes with contemporary printing techniques.
- Medium
- giclée print on canvas
- Location
- Sotheby's, New York, NY
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby'sView on map
🔨 Auction Lot
Modern Art Online: From Le Pho to Sanyu
December 1, 2021
Estimate: $15,000 to $30,000
Lot 6114
Artists in conversation
Qi Baishi
Chinese · b. 1864
Qi Baishi frequently painted lotus flowers with serene elegance using traditional Chinese brushwork, sharing the same floral subject matter and contemplative mood found in this piece. His works celebrate classical botanical themes with expressive yet refined compositions.
Zhang Daqian
Chinese · b. 1899
Zhang Daqian is renowned for his luminous lotus paintings that blend traditional Chinese artistic conventions with bold color, directly paralleling the serene floral qualities of this work. His mastery of classical Chinese botanical imagery makes his output exceptionally comparable to this piece.
Pan Tianshou
Chinese · b. 1897
Pan Tianshou created striking lotus compositions rooted in classical Chinese painting traditions, emphasizing serene color harmonies and structural elegance that closely mirror the qualities of this work. His approach to traditional floral subject matter reflects the same cultural and aesthetic sensibility.
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