Printmaking
Legend of the White Snake
by Lin Fengmian · meixian,guangdong$1,940
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MaterialInk on xuan paper, mounted on silkscroll
Dimensions50 x 50 cm
Year1960
EditionUnique work
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The Story
Lin Fengmian’s Legend of the White Snake series emerged in 1950s Shanghai, where his residence and frequent opera visits, inspired by fellow artist Guan Liang, reignited his engagement with traditional Chinese theatre.This body of work represents his pivotal fusion of Western modernism—such as Cubist multi-perspective—and Eastern aesthetics, reimagining the classic tale through a distinct, lyrical visual language. Lin Fengmian was a pioneering modern Chinese artist who brilliantly integrated Western painting with Chinese ink art. Lin Fengmian employs smooth, lyrical brushstrokes and a muted, elegant colour palette to depict the Legend of the White Snake with graceful simplicity.The work’s highlight is its perfect fusion of Western modern composition and traditional Chinese opera charm, full of poetic beauty. Lin Fengmian’s Legend of the White Snake carries high collection value as a classic of his opera-themed works, embodying his unique integration of Chinese and Western art.
Craft & Process
Lin Fengmian uses refined ink brushwork and gentle color rendering, embodying the delicate craftsmanship of modern Chinese painting.The work embodies traditional oriental aesthetic charm, pursuing poetic mood and harmonious beauty between figure and scene.
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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