A leading figure in Chinese modern art history, Cheng Shifa was revered as a bridge between tradition and modernity. His figurative paintings in ink often made references to historical stories and Chinese poems to express his feelings and thoughts. The brushwork is simple yet expressive, emphasized the beauty of the line through a harmonious synthesis of heavy and light strokes, ink variations and use of colour. The musicians are seated under a tree, playing instruments in a harmonious ensemble , communing with nature. The colophons inscribed that the work was a humble sketch by the artist at NAFA. Cheng had held several solo exhibitions in the Southeast Asia region, and held masterclasses at NAFA in 1985.
Musicians
Year of execution: 1985
Year of acquisition: 2000
Medium: Chinese ink and colour on paper
Dimension: 68.5 x 138 cm
Acquired in 2000
Artist(s)
Cheng Shifa 程十发
