Zao Wou-Ki Etching "La Mare Aux Canards", 1951
Item Details
Zao Wou-Ki is one of the most recognized Chinese painters known for his non-objective gestural works that often have a soft, dream-like ambiance. Born in Beijing, he studied at the Chinese Academy of Art in Zhejiang Province where he became a drawing instructor in 1941. He moved to Paris in 1947 befriending Alberto Giacometti and Joan Miro and was a member of the Académie des Beaux-Arts. He was quickly recognized as a leading abstract expressionist and frequently traveled to New York seeking inspiration from Western artists and exploring new forms of expressionism. Zao Wou-Ki’s work has been shown in solo exhibitions world-wide and can be found in many international museums including the Museum of Modern Art, New York; Solomon R. Guggenheim, New York; Musée National d’Art Moderne, Paris; Musée Royaux des Beaux-Arts, Brussels; and the Hong Kong Museum of Art amongst many others.
| Artist (Nationality, Lifespan) | Zao Wou-Ki (Chinese, 1920 – 2013) |
| Title, Date | La Mare aux Canards, 1951 |
| Medium on Ground | Etching on paper |
| Signature | Signed to the lower right in pinyin and Chinese |
| Edition | Numbered 15/50 |
Condition
- slight toning and edge discoloration to the sheet; scratches, nicks, and finish loss throughout the frame.
Dimensions
- measures frame; plate mark measures 12.5" W x 9.75" H.
- Item not examined outside of mounting.
Item #
ITMG312343
