Oil on canvas
China, 2008
Canran Zhang (b. 1979) – Chinese artist
Signed in Chinese and dated lower right ‘2008’
Dimensions: 85 x 60 cm
Very good condition
Provenance: German private collection
Due to dynamic brushwork and fresh colors this work by Zhang becomes a tense portrait of Mao; works by the Chinese artist Zhang are much sought-after on the international auction market
Object is regular taxed. Differential taxation is not possible.

This oil painting by the Chinese artist Canran Zhang dates to 2008. It depicts the former Chinese president, Mao Zedong, navigating the oar of a ship and waving with his right hand. In the background are the turquoise-blue Ocean and thunderclouds at the sky. The combination of dynamic brushwork and traditional subject bestows the painting with great tension.



The painting is signed in Chinese and dated lower right ‘2008’. It is in very good condition. The dimensions of the stretcher frame are 85 x 60 cm.



Canran Zhang (b. 1979)

Canran Zhang began his artistic education with studying oil painting at the art college of the China Academy of Art. He works as an independent artist since 2003. The artist continued studying at the University of Arts in Berlin, where he lives and works still today.

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