Famous paintings in Vietnamese painting background

Famous works of art were created by the first generation of the four masters and the second generation of the four pillars. In this article, we will admire the famous paintings in Vietnam, painted by Vietnamese painters and influential to the next generations, paintings of cultural value, history and high aesthetic value.

First, we come to the life-changing paintings of the four first generation masterpieces "Nhat Tri, Second Van, Tam Lan, Tu Can" with the appearance of the first famous painting:

1. Lacquer painting "Vuon xuan Trung Nam Bac"

Work "Vuon xuan Trung Nam Bac" On display at the Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts

The painting "Central South North Spring Garden" was created by the late painter Nguyen Gia Tri (1908-1993) for about 20 years (1969-1989) with 9 pieces of boards assembled and is also his last work. Nguyen Gia Tri is known as the "father" of modern lacquer paintings in Vietnam. The lacquer painting "Central South - North Spring Garden" painted with the theme of the woman's beauty with the appearance of women in the North - Central - South regions.

The picture depicts the girls in traditional costumes of each region enjoying singing together, showing the solidarity and youthful vitality in the middle of spring in a vast natural landscape. This work is recognized as a national treasure and is prohibited from being carried out of the territory of Vietnam.

2. Oil painting "Thieu nu ben hoa hue"

Oil painting "Thieu nu ben hoa hue" is the work of artist To Ngoc Van.

Painting "Thieu nu ben hoa hue"

To Ngoc Van (1906 - 1954) with the stage name To Tu, is one of the prides of the Vietnamese painting village with many outstanding international painting works, including the painting "The Girl in the Side" lily". The painting "Girl with the lily" (1943) is considered a masterpiece. The painting depicts a young girl in a long white dress posing, tilting her head next to a vase of pure white lilies. Oil painting with a gentle combination of white colors creates simplicity, and also has a few sad features. Currently, it is a pity that the painting "Girl with a lily" is not known where to go.

3. The picture "Hai thieu nu va em be"

Another oil painting work of artist To Ngoc Van, this is also one of the masterpieces recognized by the state as a national treasure and is being displayed at the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum.

Painting "Hai thieu nu va em be"

Two young women and children (1944) describe two young women in flowing ao dai talking on the porch, with a baby sitting alone next to it. The picture with the composition of three people creates a triangular composition, a balanced layout makes the space become quiet, also known as smooth. The triangular composition and vertical frame painting are a classic layout of western painting. However, looking back at the scene next to the bamboo blinds, the bamboo can be seen to see a very Vietnamese feature incorporated with contemporary western styles.

4. The painting "Em Thuy"

"Em Thuy" (1943) is an oil painting by artist Tran Van Can (Tu Can) during his peak period and also the pinnacle of Vietnamese art.

Portrait oil painting of "Em Thuy"

This is a portrait of a real character, Thuy, sitting on a rattan chair. The painting is drawn in a true expression, without any grandeur. The innocent and innocent beauty of Em Thuy has been introduced by the author to keep people looking at the paintings. The work of Em Thuy is recognized as a National Treasure 2014 and is on display at the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum.

5. The painting "Ket nap Đang o Đien Bien Phu"

Painting of "Ket nap Đang o Đien Bien Phu"

The painting "Ket nap Đang o Đien Bien Phu" (1965), showing the image of soldiers in Dien Bien Phu, was portrayed by author Nguyen Sang (1923 - 1988) in a simple but extremely strong manner.

The colors in the picture are mostly colors in the traditional paint system, including vermilion, gold and silver. This work recreates the image of the party's admission at the Dien Bien Phu battlefield, expressing the heroic and fierce spirit of our people in the war against the French. This masterpiece contributes to a part in the study of historical values and the great victory of our people in the Dien Bien Phu campaign.

There are also many other famous works by Vietnamese artists of extremely high value: