Chen Wen Hsi, Sparrows Finger Painting, Undated

Ink and colour on paper
34 x 45 cm (visible), 61 x 87 x cm (framed)
Condition: Good, foxing is apparent throughout the work

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Purchased 1980s, gifted by a friend during house warming party.

Chen Wen Hsi (1906-1991) was a prominent Singaporean artist known for his innovative blend of traditional Chinese and modern Western painting styles. Born in Guangdong, China, he studied at the Shanghai College of Fine Arts and moved to Singapore in 1949. A key figure in the Nanyang art movement, Chen's work is celebrated for its dynamic brushwork and diverse subjects. He also taught at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, leaving a lasting impact on Singapore’s art scene. His legacy lives on through his celebrated works and contributions to art education.

(Photographed in June 2024)