Golden Gourds

Gao Jianfu Chinese

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In this painting Gao Jianfu thoroughly integrated Chinese and Western techniques. While utilizing calligraphically energized brushwork, Gao adopted a fundamentally Western approach to modeling forms, emphasizing the tree trunk as revealed by patterns of light and shadow.

Golden Gourds, Gao Jianfu (Chinese, 1878–1951), Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper, China

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Golden Gourds, Gao Jianfu (Chinese, 1878–1951), Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper, China
Golden Gourds, Gao Jianfu (Chinese, 1878–1951), Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper, China

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