Chu Teh-chun: Crossing

CHU TEH-CHUN (ZHU DEQUN, 1920-2014), Franchissement (Crossing) signed in Chinese, signed and dated ‘CHU TEH-CHUN 90’ (lower right); titled ‘Franchissement’ (on the reverse), oil on canvas, 130 x 195 cm. (51 1⁄8 x 76 3⁄4 in.), Painted in 1990, Image Source: Christie’s

“His handling of colours to represent elements of light and dark were seamlessly executed in Crossing (lot 334) – appearing for the first time at auction, this is an iconic example created at the height of Chu’s mature period. The free and uncontrolled brushstrokes wielded on canvas are all crafted with great skill and precision, resulting in a balanced and cohesive composition. Chu also used layers of translucent colours to mimic the effects of light emanating from the centre of the work. With rays of light breaking through the darkness on the horizon, he fills the work with rich details and subtle painterly layers comparable to the artistic technique of the impressionists.”
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