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Harper’s Bazaar Vietnam, Issue No. Jan 2025, proudly presents The Precious Silhouettes of the \u00c1o D\u00e0i<\/strong> in the Art of Vietnam, brought to you by Editor Ngoc Anh, with special contributions from Thuc Doan, Researcher of Vietnamese Art & Culture.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\"\"\n\t

The Precious Silhouettes of the \u00c1o D\u00e0i<\/strong><\/p>\n\t

With the theme of Fashion & Art, let Bazaar Vietnam take a moment to admire a selection of exquisite paintings that depict the graceful and delicate image of Vietnamese women, elegantly adorned in the traditional \u00c1o D\u00e0i.<\/p>\n\t

Portrait of a Lady (Oil on Board, 1939), L\u01b0\u01a1ng Xu\u00e2n Nh\u1ecb (1914-2006)<\/strong><\/p>\n

This painting reflects the cultural and social transformations of Vietnam during the 1930s and 1940s. The woman in the painting wears a modernized \u00e1o d\u00e0i designed by Nguy\u1ec5n C\u00e1t T\u01b0\u1eddng, embodying both beauty and the evolving role of women in a time of change, where tradition met modernity. The soft, pale pink \u00e1o d\u00e0i elegantly drapes over her figure, complemented by a delicate lace scarf, white silk trousers, and a modest yet sophisticated posture. Her almond-shaped eyes and serene expression exude a quiet dignity, symbolizing the strength and grace of Vietnamese women navigating a rapidly shifting era.<\/p>\n

This masterpiece, once part of a prestigious French collection, was auctioned at Christie’s Hong Kong in 2021 for 2,125,000 HKD (approximately 500,000 USD or 12.7 billion VND).<\/p>\n

A Timeless Symbol<\/strong><\/p>\n

Through this portrait, we witness not just the refined aesthetic of the \u00e1o d\u00e0i but also a profound historical narrative-a story of Vietnamese identity, resilience, and elegance in a time of transformation.<\/p>\n\t

At the Peach Blossom Market (Ink and Gouache on Silk, Mounted on Paper, 1939), L\u01b0\u01a1ng Xu\u00e2n Nh\u1ecb (1914-2006)<\/strong><\/p>\nWith soft brushstrokes and a gentle color palette, L\u01b0\u01a1ng Xu\u00e2n Nh\u1ecb delicately captures the lively atmosphere of a traditional Tet flower market. Two young women, dressed in modernized \u00e1o d\u00e0i with mid-length hair, gracefully stroll through the scene, embodying both tradition and contemporary femininity. Their delicate features and elegant gestures convey a moment suspended in time, as they wander through the bustling spring market.\nThis rare and historically significant painting was recently auctioned at Christie’s Hong Kong in November 2023 and is now part of a Vietnamese private collection. Its estimated value is approximately 200,000-400,000 USD (over 5 billion VND).\n\tPortrait of L\u00ea Th\u1ecb L\u1ef1u (Oil on Board, 1935), <\/strong>L\u00ea Ph\u1ed5 (1907-2001)<\/strong>\nThis rare early work by L\u00ea Ph\u1ed5 captures a significant moment in his artistic journey. More than just a portrait, it offers a glimpse into the dawn of modern Vietnamese painting. L\u00ea Th\u1ecb L\u1ef1u, just 24 years old at the time, was one of the first female artists to graduate from the Indochina School of Fine Arts.\nDressed in a modernized \u00e1o d\u00e0i by Nguy\u1ec5n C\u00e1t T\u01b0\u1eddng, she appears poised yet contemplative, standing before a backdrop of lush greenery. The subtle contrast between her melancholic gaze and her elegant attire adds depth to the composition, reflecting both personal introspection and the shifting roles of women in Vietnamese society.\nThis masterpiece is now part of a Vietnamese private collection. It was auctioned at Christie’s Hong Kong in 2024 for 5,040,000 HKD (approximately 650,000 USD or 21 billion VND).\n\tMother and Child (Ink and Gouache on Silk, 1940), <\/strong>Nguy\u1ec5n C\u00e1t T\u01b0\u1eddng <\/strong>(1912-1946)<\/strong>\nThe flowing lines of the LeMur-style \u00e1o d\u00e0i in Mother and Child<\/em> embody Nguy\u1ec5n C\u00e1t T\u01b0\u1eddng’s vision for a harmonious blend of tradition and modernity. The soft, pastel tones and delicate brushwork convey an atmosphere of serenity and love, capturing a mother’s tender embrace-a timeless symbol of maternal devotion in Vietnamese culture.\nBeyond its aesthetic elegance, this work is deeply rooted in a historical context, reflecting the social transformations of Vietnam in the early 20th century. It was once part of a prestigious French collection and was auctioned at Sotheby’s Singapore in April 2004 for 75,000 SGD. Today, its market value is estimated at around 400,000 USD (approximately 10.4 billion VND).\n\tAmong the Lotus (Ink and Watercolor on Silk, 1933), Nguy\u1ec5n T\u01b0\u1eddng L\u00e2n <\/strong>(1906-1946)<\/strong>\nPainted shortly after his graduation from the Indochina School of Fine Arts, Among the Lotus<\/em> stands out as one of Nguy\u1ec5n T\u01b0\u1eddng L\u00e2n’s most poetic and evocative works. In the quiet, dreamlike scene, a young woman in a delicate white \u00e1o d\u00e0i drifts among the lotus flowers, immersed in the stillness of the water. The soft hues and refined brushwork evoke a sense of purity and timelessness, embodying the artist’s mastery of silk painting.\nEchoing Nguy\u1ec5n C\u00e1t T\u01b0\u1eddng’s design philosophy, this painting transcends traditional portraiture, offering a profound meditation on Vietnamese identity and artistic innovation. It was recently auctioned at Christie’s Hong Kong in September 2024 for 3,150,000 HKD (approximately 500,000 USD or 12.7 billion VND).\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Harper’s Bazaar Vietnam, Issue No. Jan 2025, proudly presents The Precious Silhouettes of the \u00c1o D\u00e0i in the Art of Vietnam, brought to you by Editor Ngoc Anh, with special contributions from Thuc Doan, Researcher of Vietnamese Art & Culture. The Precious Silhouettes of the \u00c1o D\u00e0i With the theme of Fashion & Art, let …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9415,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,714,377],"tags":[814,812,813,19,41,60,51,811,35],"class_list":["post-9418","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-archive","category-art-world-news","category-publications","tag-bazaar-vietnam","tag-dinh-thuc-doan-tran","tag-harpers-bazaar","tag-le-pho","tag-luong-xuan-nhi","tag-nguyen-cat-tuong","tag-nguyen-tuong-lan","tag-thuc-doan","tag-tran-dinh-thuc-doan"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thucdoan.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9418","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thucdoan.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thucdoan.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thucdoan.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thucdoan.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=9418"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/thucdoan.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9418\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9421,"href":"https:\/\/thucdoan.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9418\/revisions\/9421"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thucdoan.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/9415"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thucdoan.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=9418"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thucdoan.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=9418"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thucdoan.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=9418"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}