Le Pho, 1947 « La Femme Couchée » (Reclining Lady), or the intermittency of self
It is always tempting and tempted to chronologically classify the work of a painter. Le Pho is no exception and…
Expert in Vietnamese art with Christies
It is always tempting and tempted to chronologically classify the work of a painter. Le Pho is no exception and…
Two children are depicted with whom we imagine is their mother though we can’t tell for sure. Central to the…
In 1970, art critic Waldemar–George (1893-1970) published his eponymous book with the evocative title: ”Le Pho, the divine painter”. In…
Nudes were rarely painted in the history of Vietnamese Modern Art. The Confucian culture and social mores of the 1930s…
It is always fascinating to observe in the work of an artist the successive stages of construction (or deconstruction) of…
In 1938, having been in France for a year, Le Pho shares what is for him the essence of Vietnam…
« Les Amaryllis » is an extremely rare piece by Le Pho and is perhaps the most beautiful representation of flowers in…
The first time Le Pho had a glimpse at the Madonna and Child was probably in Vietnam, in a church,…
What makes this work exceptional, in addition to its subtle execution, is that the artist offers a beautiful Tonkinese lady…
Le Pho, generally known for his ethereal Madonnas and vibrant flower bouquets, surprisingly has decided here to portray dyers and…