Nguyen Tuong Lan (Vietnam, 1906-1946)
Dans les lotus (Among the Lotuses)
signed with artist’s monogram, signed in Chinese, signed again and dated
‘NTLAN 1933’ (upper right); signed and dated ‘NT Lan 1933’ (lower right); signed and titled ‘n.tường lân Dans les lotus’ (on the reverse)
ink and gouache on silk
46.5 × 78 cm. (18 1/4 x 30 3/4 in.)
Painted in 1933
Estimate
HKD 800,000–1,200,000
USD 102,900–154,300
The work will be on the auction at Christie’s 20th and 21st Century Art on September 26th - 27th
Nguyen Tuong Lan’s Dans les lotus (Among the Lotuses) captures the essence of Vietnamese pastoral life, where the simplicity of daily tasks becomes imbued with a quiet spirituality. The soft palette of greens and blues creates a dreamlike atmosphere, reflecting the delicate balance between human life and the natural world. The central figure, engaged in the act of tending to lotus flowers—a symbol of purity and enlightenment—suggests a connection to deeper philosophical themes of renewal and resilience. The artist’s sensitive brushwork and attention to natural forms reveal a profound appreciation for both tradition and the subtleties of nature, creating a work that is both meditative and evocative.
