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The 13 artworks by Li Yuan-chia our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 13 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Lærred af linned · Ægthedscertifikat · Leveres over hele verden Li Yuan-chia · 1929 – 1994

Scholar viewing a waterfall

1201 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York · original 25 x 26 cm

Admire Li Yuan-chia’s ‘Scholar viewing a waterfall’ (1201) – a serene monochrome ink painting of scholarly contemplation amidst nature's beauty. Explore Song Dynasty Shanshui style.

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularity: No. 1 of 13 artworks by Li Yuan-chia
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

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Untitled (Moveable Magnetic Photographic Points on Metallic Disc)

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularity: No. 2 of 13 artworks by Li Yuan-chia
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

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Li Yuan-chia's 'Monochrome White Painting' (1963) is a minimalist masterpiece exploring subtle tonal variations within white and grey. A key work of British Shanshui art, it invites contemplation on color, texture, and form.

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularity: No. 3 of 13 artworks by Li Yuan-chia
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

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Dancing and Singing (Peasants Returning from Work)

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularity: No. 4 of 13 artworks by Li Yuan-chia
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

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Untitled (Diptych)

Abstract diptych by Li Yuan-Chia featuring bold brushstrokes & a limited red/pink palette. Expressive Expressionist art on paper, dynamic compositions – explore this unique piece!

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularity: No. 5 of 13 artworks by Li Yuan-chia
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

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Folding Scroll

1963

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularity: No. 6 of 13 artworks by Li Yuan-chia
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

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Walking on a Mountain Path in Spring

1190 · original 27 x 43 cm

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularity: No. 7 of 13 artworks by Li Yuan-chia
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

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Same size as the original$20043 × 27 cm Commission at original size

Viewing plum blossoms by moonlight

1201 · original 25 x 27 cm

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularity: No. 8 of 13 artworks by Li Yuan-chia
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

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Untitled (Diptych)

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularity: No. 9 of 13 artworks by Li Yuan-chia
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

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Untitled (Reliefs With Moveable Parts)

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularity: No. 10 of 13 artworks by Li Yuan-chia
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

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Untitled

1962

Explore Li Yuan-chia’s minimalist ink painting – a dynamic abstract expressionist work featuring splatters & dots on white paper. Discover its evocative style and unique artistic vision.

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularity: No. 11 of 13 artworks by Li Yuan-chia
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

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Untitled (Moveable Magnetic Photographic Points on Metallic Disc)

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularity: No. 12 of 13 artworks by Li Yuan-chia
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

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Untitled

1960 · original 26 x 39 cm

Teknik: Håndmalet olie på lærred
Fremstillet af: Bestilles af en uddannet maler
Popularity: No. 13 of 13 artworks by Li Yuan-chia
Levering: Verden over, ca. 5 uger

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The artist

Li Yuan-chia

1929 – 1994

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Copyright statusUnder copyright
NationalityChina
Movementskinetic art
Typical colorsneutrals, monochrome
Died1994
Top-ranked workScholar viewing a waterfall
Also known asLǐ Yuánjiā, 李元佳

Biography

A Journey Across Continents: The Life of Li Yuan-chia

Li Yuan-chia was a soul that refused to be bound by borders, a polymath whose creative essence flowed through the veins of China, Taiwan, Italy, and eventually the rugged landscapes of Northern England. Born in the province of Guangxi, China, his early life was marked by profound displacement; given up for adoption as an infant, he navigated a childhood of orphanages before finding a sense of belonging in Taiwan. This early experience of searching for identity would later manifest in his art as a deep, philosophical inquiry into connection, presence, and the ephemeral nature of existence. He did not merely paint; he existed as a poet, a mathematician, and a curator, weaving together disparate threads of human experience into a singular, cohesive vision that bridged the gap between Eastern tradition and Western avant-garde experimentation.

The Vanguard of Abstraction: From Ton Fan to the Global Stage

In the mid-1950s, within the vibrant artistic ferment of Taiwan, Li emerged as a pivotal figure in the Ton Fan Group, also known as the Orient Movement. Alongside a cohort of revolutionary peers known as the "Eight Great Outlaws," he challenged the prevailing academicism of his time, pushing toward an uncompromising exploration of abstraction. This movement was not merely about aesthetic change but was a bold assertion of a new Chinese artistic identity on the global stage. The group’s participation in the 1957 São Paulo Biennial served as a watershed moment, signaling to the world that a new language of modernism was being forged in the East. Li's early work, while rooted in the rhythmic grace of calligraphic traditions, began to shed its literal forms, embracing a conceptual depth that would define his later career.

The LYC Museum: A Sanctuary of Experimental Spirit

As his journey took him through the historic streets of Bologna and into the heart of London’s experimental scene, Li's artistic scope expanded into the realms of installation, photography, and environmental art. However, it was his move to Cumbria, England, in the late 1960s that provided the ultimate canvas for his legacy. Purchasing a derelict farmhouse on Hadrian's Wall, he transformed the space into the LYC Museum and Art Gallery. This was not a traditional institution but a living, breathing sanctuary where experimental artworks existed in dialogue with Roman artifacts and local Cumbrian crafts. Through this museum, Li acted as a custodian of innovation, hosting works from over three hundred artists and creating a space where the boundaries between art, history, and life were intentionally blurred.

A Legacy of Conceptual Depth and Materiality

The true significance of Li Yuan-chia lies in his ability to inhabit multiple artistic identities simultaneously. His oeuvre is a rich tapestry of diverse media:

Monochromatic and Ink Painting: Works that capture the meditative stillness of Eastern aesthetics.
Conceptual Installations: Artworks that invite participation and explore the physical presence of objects in space.
Photography and Mixed Media: A documentation of the ephemeral, blending the tangible with the imagined.

By integrating sculpture and environmental art into his practice, he moved beyond the frame to engage with the very atmosphere of his surroundings. Today, Li is remembered not just as a pioneer of Chinese abstract art, but as a visionary who used the language of minimalism and conceptualism to explore the most profound questions of human connection and cultural continuity.

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