Bidspirit auction | A sketch by Bùi Xuân

A sketch by Bùi Xuân Phái - A sketch by Bùi Xuân Phái Vietnam, 1920-1988. - Sketch of a man's back - Paper, pencil drawing of a male figure. 17.5 × 9.5 cm. Glued onto another paper, total dimensions approx. 20 × 14 cm. Signed lower right. The leaf is loose. Condition: Slightly soiled. Underlay paper torn in places. Vietnamese artist Bùi Xuân Phái (1920-1988) is considered one of Vietnam's most significant modern painters and is particularly known for his atmospheric depictions of Hanoi's Old Quarter. He also painted actors and musicians of Vietnamese opera, street scenes, and everyday motifs. His style was influenced by Picasso, Matisse, and Chagall, among others. His works combine realism and expressionism and continue to shape Vietnam's visual memory.