Tag: Mai Trung Thu

Born into a family of distinguished Mandarins as his father was a Viceroy of Tonkin Le Kinh Luoc, Le Pho (Vietnam, 1907-2001) was admitted to the École des Beaux-Arts de l'Indochine founded by Victor Tardieu (France, 1870-1937). He held his first exhibition in 1928 along with his friends and fellow students Vu Cao Dam and ...

Mai Trung Thu (Vietnam/France, 1906-1980) and his father Mai Trung Cat (Vietnam, 1857-1945), a high dignitary of the imperial court of Hué.

Passing and coming back right in front of this captivating painting of Mai Trung Thu (Vietnamese, 1906-1980) which drew all my attention, standing still for a long while for its subtleties and delicates. When painting this sumptuous silk of “L’élégante Interrogation” (The Elegant Questioning) in 55,5 x 46 cm. (21 ²⁷/₃₂ x 18 ⁷/₆₄ in.) dimensions ...

Le Van De, X, Mai Trung Thu, Le Pho (seated), X (left to right).

Mai Trung Thu (Vietnamese, 1906-1980) posing in front of his works at his studio in Vanves, 1964

Le Pho (Vietnam, 1907-2001), Mai Trung Thu (Vietnam, 1906-1980), X, Vu Cao Dam (Vietnam, 1908-2000) (drinking), X (left to right), circa 1937. Upper right is a portrait of Quy, Le Pho's cousin. Le Pho (Vietnam, 1907-2001) Portrait of Quy, cousin of the artist oil on canvas 66 x 51 cm. (26 x 20 in.) painted ...

Some first students of the École des Beaux-Arts de l'Indochine (The Fine Arts College of Indochina). From left to right: Le Pho, Tran Quang Tran, Georges Khanh, Le Van De, To Ngoc Van and Mai Trung Thu (seated)

Victor Tardieu (seated) with the students of the first batch: Le Pho, Mai Trung Thu, Georges Khanh, Nguyen Phan Chanh, Cong Van Trung, Le Van De (left to right).

Photograph of Tran Quang Tran (Vietnam, 1900-1969) gifted by architect Tran Hung, son of Tran Quang Tran. Tran Quang Tran (1900-1969), known as Ngym, and also Nghi Am, is an immensely gifted artist whose talent is yet to be fully discovered. He entered the Hanoi College of Fine Arts in 1927 and graduated in 1932 ...

Mai Trung Thu (Vietnam, 1906-1980) posing in front of his works at the exposition: “Résidence supérieure de l’Annam”, Hue, 1932; including La jeune femme de Hué (Young Lady from Hué), Jeune Fille au bouquet de lotus - Mademoiselle Phuong (Young Lady with the Lotus Bouquet - Mrs Phuong), La Mariée (The Bride),...