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19.10.76
1976
Zao Wou-Ki
Painting
85 x 70 cm
Considering canvases as pages from the artist’s personal journals, Zao Wou-Ki titles his paintings with the date of completion, here 19.10.76. A true poetry emanates from his evocations of landscapes with subtle light and “atmospheric” abstraction.
Born in 1921 in Beijing, China
Died in 2013 in Nyon, Switzerland
A painter of Chinese origin, Zao Wou-Ki studied traditional painting in Hangzhou before drawing inspiration from Matisse and Cézanne. Settling in Paris, he embraced Western art while preserving his heritage. He evolved toward lyrical abstraction, creating vibrant and nuanced pieces. His works, often monumental, include lithographs and engravings for poetry collections.
Artwork of
Zao Wou-Ki
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