Adam's FINE ASIAN ART November 18 2024

271 Lin Fengmian was a trailblazer of modernism, celebrated for his masterful fusion of Chinese and European ar- tistic styles, themes, and techniques. As a leading educator, he played a pivotal role in shaping the foundation of modern Chinese art. Over his long and prolific career, Lin embraced a diverse range of stylistic influences in his work, becoming one of the first Chinese artists to deeply explore European modern art while maintaining a connection to traditional ink painting. Birds were a favorite subject of Lin Fengmian, evoking memories of his childhood spent playing in the forest, immersed in nature. Blackbirds frequently appear in his art, rendered with quick, dynamic brushstrokes that capture a sense of innocence and companionship. Lin’s ink paintings reveal the deep roots of his style in tradi- tional Chinese painting, offering insight into the evolution of his artistic vision. 240 ATTRIBUTE TO LIN FENGMIAN (1900-1991) Cormorants 林风眠（款）《鸬鹚》立轴 Ink and colour on paper, mounted as a scroll signed LIN FENGMIAN with one seal of the artist (lower right) size. 68.5x63.5cm € 6,000 - 8,000