Bidspirit auction | Peaks Rising Above the Clouds',

Peaks Rising Above the Clouds', by Guan Shanyue - Guan Shanyue (1912 - 2000), whose original name was Guan Zepei, was from Yangjiang, Guangdong Province. He was a famous traditional Chinese painter and educator in China. His works integrate Chinese and Western painting techniques. While retaining the charm of brushwork and ink in traditional Chinese painting, they also incorporate elements such as light and shadow and composition from Western painting. He was adept at depicting natural and social themes from a grand perspective. His works are magnificent in momentum, profound in artistic conception, with a strong sense of the times and a distinct personal style.