CHEN Wenxi
(China, Singapore 1908–1991)
- Title
- Gourds and a bird
- Place of origin
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China
Singapore
- Year
- 20th century
- Media category
- Painting
- Materials used
- ink and colour on paper
- Dimensions
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34.4 x 45.1cm image; 35.6 x 47.0cm sheet
- Signature & date
- Signed c.r., in Chinese, stamped in red ink "Chen [artist's seal]". Not dated.
- Credit
- Gift of Dr. Peter Elliott 2000
- Accession number
- 124.2000
- Location
- Not on display
- Further information
Chen Wenxi studied at the Xinhua Art Academy in Shanghai. He was a lecturer at Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in Singapore, and received the public Service Star and an Honorary doctorate from the National University of Singapore.
Asian Art Department, AGNSW, May 2000.
