Artwork Info: Gibbons

Preview

AR preview

Buy Print

Buy Hand Made Painting

Buy Image

Send

X-Ray

Gibbons

1989
2450.0 x 1210.0 cm
National Museum of Singapore

Born in China, Chen Wen Hsi (1906-1991) settled in Singapore in 1949 and taught at Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in the 1950s. Chen was instrumental in the development of the Nanyang Style and is recognised as one of the pioneer artists of Singapore. Highly influential, Chen is regarded as the doyen of Singapore Chinese-brush artists. Although he painted mainly in Chinese brush, he often ventured into a cubistic style, executed in either oil or ink. An ardent student of nature, Chen is best known for his paintings of gibbons and animals developed from the Lingnan style. In Chen

chen wen hsi (1906 – 1991)

Discover Chen Wen Hsi's unique fusion of Chinese ink traditions & Western oil techniques. Explore his nature-inspired artworks at WahooArt.

National Museum of Singapore (Singapore, Singapore)

Experience the National Museum of Singapore's breathtaking collection of historical relics and masterpieces like Alma-Tadema’s Faust and Marguerite as you journey through the nation's soul and discover its rich heritage.

About this artwork

Title: Gibbons
Artist: chen wen hsi
Year: 1989
Original dimensions: 2450.0 x 1210.0 cm
Format: Panoramic
Copyright status: Under copyright
Where to see it: National Museum of Singapore
Color hue: Green Spectrum
Color intensity: Balanced

Gibbons

chen wen hsi (1906 – 1991)

National Museum of Singapore (Singapore, Singapore)

About this artwork

QR Code

Art Solutions

Explore

Services

About Us

Gibbons

chen wen hsi (1906 – 1991)

National Museum of Singapore (Singapore, Singapore)

About this artwork

QR Code

Subscribe to our Newsletter

Get 3 Free Art Suggestions

Not Sure Where to Start?