Featured ISO: Further Identification Help; Mid-Century Woodblock

Discussion in 'Art' started by M_R_D, Feb 1, 2024.

  1. M_R_D

    M_R_D Member

    Good morning, Antiquers - hope all has been well!

    We are having difficulty identifying any artist background for this large woodblock, and were hoping somebody out here may know a little more.

    Any help is deeply appreciated; thank you -

    Framed Dimensions:
    22.5" x 42.5"

    Our signature line interpretation from L -> R:

    "3/50 (Chinese character?) I Zhao Rueijuan 1959 (Chinese character?)"




    a - 4.jpg a - 1.jpg a - 2.jpg a - 3.jpg
     

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  2. johnnycb09

    johnnycb09 Well-Known Member

    I absolutely LOVE this !
     
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  3. M_R_D

    M_R_D Member

    We do too; massive + impressive size and scale - intriguing subject matter.
     
  4. verybrad

    verybrad Well-Known Member

    I see Zhao Rueijuan. I am not finding anything under that name or even similar.
     
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  5. mirana

    mirana Well-Known Member

    I also love this. Beauuuutiful line work, texture and composition.
     
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  6. M_R_D

    M_R_D Member


    Yes - we have continued to have difficulty finding anything additional on this artist.

    Does it seem like an "Americanized" last name? Seems like a peculiar spelling if the artist is native Chinese.

    Obviously Zhao Yannian's work was influential mid-century and beyond to a host of native artists there in mainland China - not too much out there for this generation's artists. A lot of anonymity.
     
  7. Marote

    Marote Well-Known Member

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  8. Marote

    Marote Well-Known Member

    手 seems to be the title, as it means 'hand'
     
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  9. M_R_D

    M_R_D Member

    My goodness, thank you so very much, Marote!

    Deeply appreciate all of the assistance and information.
     
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