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83 ు༐ b.1941 Peng Xiancheng
ᘆɛБ 1 Demoiselles in an Outing 1
ኈ ॷ͉ Ink and colour on paper
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ɚ㖼ɓʬϋЪ 87 × 151 cm. 34 /4 × 59 /2 in.
Painted in 2016
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ɧ˜ɧ˚˂ंอ ڗτ˥ᗙεᘆɛ ࿒ዢจჃૺ˲ Inscribed, signed, titled and dated in Chinese with
two artist’s seals on upper right; stamped with an
ॆ Єଣጰ৶Ђʴ 㝫ᖯВႜᅱ݆ ᔰږˆვ artist’s seal on bottom left
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Ꮐ໐ḁᖢ၈Ԓ ఱʕථ࿇ಕגፋ ሮΤɽ⨎ၾॢ 1-30 Apr 2017, Best Time of Year Falls in March: Peng
ഓቲʘࢤ̈ၯ২ ˥ၚʘᆵБ९ ၕྏ⍞ɮ͊ Xiancheng Solo Exhibition, Tina Keng Gallery, Taipei
ɨ ᝪɠᐸʲ٤ॸၩ රژ࠭⺶ʔਗྡྷ ጏᄼഖᖫ PROVENANCE
ɞޜ ᔅོۑџช৺ग़ Ⴗᕏྼࠅݵ ܝԸቧ৵ Tina Keng Gallery, Taipei
О₅Ԛ ɨ৵ɝᎀত เڀໝᔧͣᘼ ڡ࠭ Acquired directly by present important private Asian
̘მߎʌ ل˓̙ᆠැഒࡐ ฐڐۃͮ⎂ Ӂ collector from the above
ʈ ᘆɛБ་̩ ˯͡ࢀ༐ᄳᘆɛБ་จྡԨ This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity
ࣣ ᖵஔඕΙ̛ɪiᖵஔඕΙ̸ɨ issued by Tina Keng Gallery, Taipei and signed by the
artist
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HKD 200,000 – 300,000
USD 25,600 – 38,500 ు༐ᘆɛБ་จྡdኈॷ͉d96.5Ò180 cmd2012 ϋЪdש
ርϓʹᄆ 1,746,800 ʩಥ࿆
Tang Dynasty. Their lustrous, black hair is styled in the popular different groups of characters is artfully presented through the
“high chignon” fashion, creating a striking visual effect. They juxtaposition of colours and contrasts of light and darkness,
wear exquisite red flower pins, emphasizing their dignified elucidating a harmonious hierarchy. Lady of Guoguo and her
and charismatic personalities. The four spirited horses entourage are portrayed using coloured ink, vividly bringing
proudly lift their heads, adorned with red tassels. With just a their garments to life. The white and light ochre-toned steeds
few masterful brushstrokes, the artist captures their robust exude a gentle radiance akin to the pristine snow of spring.
muscles and spirited presence, showcasing his exceptional The accompanying attendants, depicted in bold ink strokes,
skill. Meanwhile, the women in the painting have their legs face away from the viewer as they pave the way for Lady of
draped on both sides of the saddle, guided by a green-robed Guoguo, almost obscured by the surrounding vegetation,
attendant. Their equestrian posture is no different from emphasizing her elevated status. Walking ahead, the female
that of men, evoking the famous Tang Dynasty painting Lady musicians maintain a certain distance from the equestrian
of Guoguo on a Spring Outing by the renowned artist Zhang procession. They engage in lively conversation while holding
Xuan. Peng Xiancheng faithfully draws inspiration from the the percussive and stringed instruments of drums and lutes.
poem, portraying a Tang Dynasty characterized by freedom, Their dark-coloured attire is rendered with bold and sweeping
inclusivity, and grandeur. This resonates particularly well with brushworks, gradually merging into the ink washes on the right
the social status of contemporary women, adding a touch of side. The dramatic interplay of light and shadow enhances the
relatability. resplendence and commanding presence of Lady of Guoguo.
Ethereal Grace: Delicate Charm, Like a Dream Peng Xiancheng’s painting exudes an ethereal and dreamlike
quality, with vibrant colours that retain an exquisite elegance.
In this masterpiece, Peng Xiancheng showcases a profound
artistic technique honed over more than five decades, rivalling It transports viewers to a Tang Dynasty seen through the lens
that of the ancients. By skilfully integrating contemporary of contemporary imagination, captivating their senses and
dynamic interplay of light, shadow, and colour, he bestows inspiring a sense of wonderment.
upon the artwork a remarkably layered and dramatic radiance.
The entire painting is laid out with rich and vibrant ink and
colours. The backdrop is adorned with expressive and vigorous
ink lines, while the lush green hues depict the reawakening
of spring, imbuing the scene with a sense of vitality and
capturing the viewer’s attention. The interaction between
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