Ngwe Gaing Watercolor Painting of Dock Scene
Item Details
Ngwe Gaing (Burmese, 1901 – 1967)
Untitled (dock and boats), mid 20th century
Watercolor painting on paper
Signed to the lower left
Considered the leading Burmese artist and a major figure of the Rangoon School, Ngwe Gaing studied under Ba Nyan (Burmese, 1897 – 1945) and Frank Spenlove-Spenlove (English, 1867 – 1933). He was particularly known for introducing Western techniques to Burmese artists, and worked as an illustrator for magazines, book covers, and movie posters. Gaing’s work has been collected by multiple institutions including the National Museum of Myanmar, the Singapore Art Museum, and the (Yangon) Universities Central Library, among others.
Condition
- toning and foxing throughout paper and mat boards; debris beneath glass; warping to paper; scratches and wear to frame; tears and water damage to backing paper.
Dimensions
- measures frame; visible work 14.5" W x 10.5" H.
Item #
ITMG266743