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Fisherman

Name: Fisherman
Brand: Lin Fengmian
SKU: lin-fengmian-fisherman
Price: 599 USD
Availability: InStock

by Lin Fengmian · Meixian, Guangdong

$599

$799

In stock

MaterialInk on xuan paper, mounted on silkscroll

Dimensions50 x 50 cm

Year1950

EditionUnique work

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The Story

Created in the 1950s–60s during Lin’s semi-reclusive Shanghai period, the work reflects his deep immersion in rural life after traveling to Zhoushan fishing villages to observe fishermen’s daily lives.It embodies his post-war artistic pursuit of harmonizing Chinese traditions with Western modernism, capturing the quiet philosophy of traditional Chinese hermit culture through a humble laborer’s image. Lin Fengmian was a pioneering modern Chinese artist, famous for integrating traditional Chinese painting with Western modern art. The work uses concise, powerful brushstrokes and a harmonious color palette, combining freehand ink art with modern decorative forms.Its highlight is the peaceful, idyllic atmosphere, showing the simple beauty of life and the artist’s unique poetic aesthetics. As a classic piece from Lin Fengmian’s mature period, it carries outstanding collectible value and steady market appreciation potential.

Craft & Process

It inherits the freehand spirit of Chinese ink painting, with smooth brushwork and concise composition that reflect traditional literati aesthetics.The work embodies the oriental ideal of tranquility and harmony, expressing the simple beauty of nature and life in classic Chinese art.

About the Artist

Lin Fengmian

Meixian, Guangdong

Lin Fengmian (1900–1991) was a pioneering Chinese painter and educator. He was a trailblazer in merging Chinese and Western art styles, founding modern Chinese art education.

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