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Zhong Cheng 2024 Autumn Auction「Modern And Contemporary Art」

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    YANG SANLANG (1907-1995)

    Seaside Bushes

    1987

    Oil on Canvas
    50x60.5cm

    Signed S.YANG in English

    Estimate TWD 1,000,000-1,500,000
    USD 32,800-49,200
    HKD 0-0

    Hammer Price TWD 1,121,000
    USD 37,744
    HKD 0

With a certificate of authenticity from Yang San Lang Art Museum

Provenance：

Illustrated：ILLUSTRATED "YANG SAN-LANG", Liang Gallery, page 196

Exhibition：

Exposition：

Deeply influenced by Japanese and French impressionism, Yang San Lang’s artwork inclines towards a natural approach. He is good at adding direct presentations of affection, his brushstrokes are bold and liberal but the structure is harmonious that is full of gentle realist techniques and aesthetics. He once won the first prize in Taiwan Exhibition during the Japanese Occupation time and his artworks were elected in the French Salon and won widespread appraisal for the sophistication and rich affections. After returning from Europe, Yang San Lang actively participated in his art association, they held Tai Yang Art Exhibition and was one of the examination committee for 27 years, he dedicated his entire life in the art world. The painting techniques and aesthetics approach are greatly admired by later painters and deeply influenced the development of oil painting in Taiwan post war, he is one of the founders of Taiwanese art history.

The multi layers of green and blue in 《Seaside Bushes》 was done with multi touching brushstrokes that connect the water and heaven in one, the vigorous evergreen and the lively captured tranquility. The description of the scenery is a reflection of the artist’s inner world. The rich construction shows that the artist is content and happy. The gentle brushstroke and vivid colors give a relaxing mood; the reflection of the lights created a flowing rhythm. The entire picture is so lively as though viewers can hear the water running through the greens. It captures the viewer’s gaze and enables the viewer to be indulged into this wonderful Mother Nature.

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