This lot consists of a hand painted Oil on Canvas rendered in style of the Korean painter Kim Heungsou
Born in Hamheung in Korea under Japanese rule, he graduated from Tokyo Art School. After the independence of the Korean Peninsula, he sat as deputy of Seoul Art high school and lecturer at Seoul National University.In 1955, he studied painting in Paris, and his works were submitted to Salon d'Automne. Thereafter, he initiated an individual art showcase and held exhibitions several times, starting in Paris, gaining access to the European market. He held exhibitions around the world, including in France and Russia. His works have been featured at international auctions.After coming back to Seoul, Heungsou was appointed to the panel of judges for the 10th Korea grand art convention and presented his works in 1961. Six years later, he went as an exchange professor at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts from 1968 to 1980, which allowed him to release his pieces of sculpture, holding a series of travelling exhibitions from coast to coast. American-Korean Foundation served his work from the beginning. Heungsou died on 9 June 2014 at the age of 94.

DIMENSIONS:
Unframed 16"x12" (40x30cm)
Framed 19"x15" (47x37cm)

PROVENANCE:
Private Collection

Overall excellent condition considering the age of the artwork. No tears, paint loss, or serious aesthetic damage. All the pieces in this catalog are sold in the style of the artist, they are not accompanied by any authentication issued by the artist's authority. They are not included in the artist's catalog. In the artist's style means that the piece may have been painted by the artist, or someone else inspired by the artist's style. The authority of this piece is unknown. Some pieces are accompanied by certificates issued by independent art appraisal, if you have questions about the certification of any piece in this catalog please do not hesitate to contact us.