Le Pho, « Maternité », 1940 : from the European sacred to the secular pluriversal
The first time Le Pho had a glimpse at the Madonna and Child was probably in Vietnam, in a church,…
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Le Pho, circa 1937: « La Femme en Jaune » or the journey is a demiurge.
What makes this work exceptional, in addition to its subtle execution, is that the artist offers a beautiful Tonkinese lady…
Le Pho – Les Teinturières. An Homage to the Vietnamese Dyeing Craft
Le Pho, generally known for his ethereal Madonnas and vibrant flower bouquets, surprisingly has decided here to portray dyers and…
The happy triumph of a painter over himself: “The Woman With The Parrot” by Le Pho. Circa 1938
Four elements form the basis of this magnificent painting: the female figure, the place, the parrot, and the bowl, with…
“Le Concert” by Le Pho – 1938. Or “the reality is not the subject”
It is agreed today that the life of the great Vietnamese painter, Le Pho, can be divided into three distinct…
Le Pho. « Les Éternités » (Eternities). Lacquer. Circa 1935.
Works on lacquer by Le Pho are extremely rare. In the famous 1931 Exposition Coloniale (Colonial Exhibition) in Paris, Le…
Le Pho’s Three Periods: Early Works – Romanet – Findlay
If we consider Le Pho’s work over his life (1907-2001), three periods appear, each with a distinct history and style. The…
The Class List Of Students At The École Des Beaux-Arts D’Hanoi 1925-1945
Any ranking is, by its very nature, relative and subjective. Though occasionally unfair, such a ranking is always instructive. The…
Le Pho – « Le Moment Agréable ». Around 1938.
Dr. Francois Charles, a prominent doctor working in Oran, French Algeria, first acquired the present lot from the well-known cultural…
« A cup of tea » by Le Pho
Une tasse de thé an everlasting masterpiece of Vietnamese art.