Azaleas

1939
27.0 x 34.0 cm
The Chinese University of Hong Kong Art Museum

This work was painted in Spring 1939 as a gift to Li King-hong. Deng Fen (1894-1964), born in Nanhai (in Guangdong province) studied Chinese painting at an early age and was best known for his portraits of female figures, arhats, and flower and birds. He also excelled at poetry, calligraphy, carving. Buddhist scripture and traditional music. When Deng lived in Shanghai in 1925, he wrote many famous popular songs. Deng was part of the

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The author of "Azaleas" is Deng Fen, and the work is dated 1939.

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About this artwork

Title: Azaleas
Artist: Deng Fen
Year: 1939
Original dimensions: 27.0 x 34.0 cm
Format: Landscape
Copyright status: Under copyright
Where to see it: The Chinese University of Hong Kong Art Museum
Color palette: Pastels
Color hue: Ochre to Sepia