Luu Cong Nhan (Vietnamese, 1931-2007) Two drawings of a woman

Luu Cong Nhan (Vietnamese, 1931-2007) Two drawings of a woman i) 1984, signed and dated (lower left), ink and wax crayon on paper, 30 x 41 cm (11 3/4 x 16 1/8 in) ii) circa 1990, signed with artist's seal (lower right), ink and wax crayon on paper, 39 x 29 cm (15 3/8 x 11 3/8 in) Footnotes: Provenance Luu Cong Nhan studio Thence in the family by descent Acquired from the above by the present owner Private collection, Asia Luu Cong Nhan 女人像 墨水及蠟筆 紙本 一組兩幀 i) 1984年作, 藝術家簽名及紀年 (左下) ii) 約1990年作, 藝術家簽名及鈐印 (右下) 來源 Luu Cong Nhan藝術家工作室 後經家族流傳 現藏家得自上述來源 亞洲私人收藏 Lưu Công Nhân was a Vietnamese artist whose rural upbringing deeply influenced his artistic journey. The serene beauty of nature and the simple yet earnest lives of the farmers and labourers who surrounded him during his formative years helped shape his artistic sensibility. In 1954, Lưu Công Nhân graduated with distinction from the first Resistance Class of the Vietnam University of Fine Arts, where he was mentored by the revolutionary painter Tô Ngọc Văn following the school's relocation to the Viet Bac Resistance Zone. The combination of his natural artistic dispositions and the skills he acquired during his studies positioned him as one of the most promising students. Lưu Công Nhân is celebrated for the variety of his works. He demonstrated a mastery of multiple art genres, including female nude paintings - for which he is particularly revered - landscapes, rural scenes and still lifes. His mastery spanned several media, including oil, watercolour and paper. His painting style bore the unmistakable influence of French Impressionism. However, Lưu Công Nhân carved out his own niche by blending these western aesthetics with those of oriental calligraphy. The result was a unique style characterised by a variety of expressive and spontaneous strokes. Lưu Công Nhân's contributions to the art world were not limited to Vietnam. His numerous exhibitions at home and abroad are a testament to his international recognition. The awards and honours he received not only underscore his artistic prowess, but also how his art transcends geographical boundaries. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing