Zao Wou-Ki was born in Beijing, China, on February 13, 1921, to a wealthy family descended from the Song Dynasty.
French-educated Chinese artist Lin Fengmian was Wou-Ki’s teacher at the China Academy of Art from 1935–41 and encouraged him to study abroad in Paris. Wou-Ki made the move in 1948 with a substantial amount of financial backing and later adopted France as his new home, remaining in the country, besides a few short trips abroad, until his death.
In Paris, Wou-Ki quickly joined a large postwar French art circle, composed of key writers, poets, painters and cultural figures, including Joan Miró, Pablo Picasso, Riopelle and Vieira da Silva, among others. This networking helped position himself at the top of the Lyrical Abstraction movement. By his mid-30s, Wou-Ki had decided to devote his artistic career to abstract painting that blended Eastern and Western stylistic traditions.
In 2011, Wou-Ki was referred to in art publications as the top-selling living Chinese artist. He died in Nyon, Switzerland, on April 9, 2013, at the age of 93.
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Untitled
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in Paris, FR
Watercolor and ink on paper, 1986 24.00 cm. x 32.00 cm. 9.45 in. x 12.6 in. (paper) 53.50 cm. x 60.50 cm. 21.06 in. x 23.82 in. (frame) In this watercolor enhanced with Indian ink,...
Watercolor
Abstract Watercolor N.8 by Dmitry Samygin
By Dmitry Samygin
Located in Paris, FR
Abstract Watercolor N.8 by Dmitry Samygin Minimalist and geometric paintings. Technique: Watercolor Color: Teal blue Size: H. 35.5 x 27.5 x 0.1 cm Dmitry Samygin is a Furniture a...
Watercolor
$3,845Sale Price|20% Off
H 18 in W 22 in D 2.5 in
Abstract White & Turquoise Flowers on Pink Background by Contemporary Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Abstract White & Turquoise Flowers on Pink Background by British Contemporary Artist, Angela Wakefield. This original is from the 'Spring Burst' Interior Design Series. Framed in a h...
Gesso, Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Watercolor
$4,000
H 7.88 in W 7.88 in
"Appi" Amaranth Ehrenhalt, Unique Painting, Woman Abstract Expressionism, 2003
By Amaranth Ehrenhalt
Located in New York, NY
Amaranth Ehrenhalt (1928–2021) Appi 13, 2003 Gouache and watercolor on thick paper Painting: 20 x 20 cm l 8 x 8 in. Frame: 33 x 33 cm l 13 x 13 in. Signed, titled and dated Amarant...
Paper, Watercolor, Gouache
$800
H 22.05 in W 29.93 in D 1.19 in
Indian Contemporary Art by Sumit Mehndiratta - Gradisimo
By Sumit Mehndiratta
Located in Paris, IDF
Acrylic ink and acrylic paint on archival watercolor paper Sumit Mehndiratta is an Indian artist born in 1986 who lives & works in New Delhi, India. He has pursued Master of Science...
Canvas, Acrylic, Ink, Watercolor, Archival Paper
Abstract Watercolor N.2 by Dmitry Samygin
By Dmitry Samygin
Located in Paris, FR
Abstract Watercolor N.2 by Dmitry Samygin Minimalist and geometric paintings. Technique: Watercolor Color: Green Size: H. 30 x 21 x 0.1 cm Dmitry Samygin is a Furniture and Prod...
Watercolor
Abstract Watercolor N.1 by Dmitry Samygin
By Dmitry Samygin
Located in Paris, FR
Abstract Watercolor N.1 by Dmitry Samygin Minimalist and geometric paintings. Technique: Watercolor Color: Green Size: H. 30 x 21 x 0.1 cm Dmitry Samygin is a Furniture and Prod...
Watercolor
$450
H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 0.04 in
Moldovan Contemporary Art by Doïna Vieru - Thistle 10
By Doïna Vieru
Located in Paris, IDF
Watercolor on paper
Watercolor, Paper
$450
H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 0.04 in
Moldovan Contemporary Art by Doïna Vieru - Thistle 7
By Doïna Vieru
Located in Paris, IDF
Watercolor on paper
Watercolor, Paper
$450
H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 0.04 in
Moldovan Contemporary Art by Doïna Vieru - Thistle 8
By Doïna Vieru
Located in Paris, IDF
Watercolor on paper
Watercolor, Paper
$450
H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 0.04 in
Moldovan Contemporary Art by Doïna Vieru - Chardons
By Doïna Vieru
Located in Paris, IDF
Watercolor on paper
Watercolor
$450
H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 0.04 in
Moldovan Contemporary Art by Doïna Vieru - Thistle 1
By Doïna Vieru
Located in Paris, IDF
Watercolor on paper
Watercolor, Paper
$450
H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 0.04 in
Moldovan Contemporary Art by Doïna Vieru - Thistle 6
By Doïna Vieru
Located in Paris, IDF
Watercolor on paper
Watercolor, Paper
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H 10.63 in W 8.47 in D 0.04 in
Autograph Correspondance with Sketch by Zao Wou-Ki - 1951
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in Roma, IT
This is a Autograph Correspondance by Zao Wou-ki, addressed to the Swiss editor and graphic art collector, Nesto Jacometti. Composed of 5 Autograph Letters Signed by the French-Chin...
Paper, Ink
"JAUNE NOIR 12", ETCHING
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Zao Wou-Ki (1920-2013) is one of the most successful Chinese painters. In the last two years, over a dozen of his works have achieved more than $4 million at auction. His work...
Aquatint, Etching