Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Realistic Paintings by Chinese artist Fan Xuexian






































Fan Xuexian is a contemporary Chinese painter, born in 1978, known for his work in the realistic or hyperrealistic style. His paintings often feature subjects related to Chinese culture, landscapes, and themes of nature and human life.


Style and Subject of Fan Xuexian's Paintings

Fan Xuexian's work often fits into the Chinese Asian Modern & Contemporary category, with auction records dating back to 2012.

1. Style: Realism/Hyperrealism

While his exact style isn't always explicitly labeled in available texts, his works are generally considered realistic paintings. His contemporaries and other notable Chinese artists in this sphere, like Leng Jun, are renowned for hyperrealism—a style where the painting is executed with photographic or near-photographic precision and attention to detail. Fan Xuexian’s success at auction for his oil paintings in this contemporary Chinese market suggests a mastery of realistic representation.

2. Subject Matter

His subjects, based on titles of works sold at auction, primarily consist of:

  • Landscape and Nature: A significant portion of his auctioned works are landscapes, suggesting a focus on the natural environment and scenes of daily life within it. Titles include:

    • Along the River Side

    • Autumn

    • Green

    • Early Winter

His landscapes are valued in the Chinese art market, with several pieces achieving notable realized prices at auction, indicating his established reputation among modern Chinese painters.


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