Azaleas

1939
27.0 x 34.0 cm
The Chinese University of Hong Kong Art Museum

This work was painted in Spring 1939 as a gift to Li King-hong. Deng Fen (1894-1964), born in Nanhai (in Guangdong province) studied Chinese painting at an early age and was best known for his portraits of female figures, arhats, and flower and birds. He also excelled at poetry, calligraphy, carving. Buddhist scripture and traditional music. When Deng lived in Shanghai in 1925, he wrote many famous popular songs. Deng was part of the

Questions & Answers

How old was Deng Fen when creating "Azaleas" in 1939?

Deng Fen was 45 years old when creating "Azaleas" in 1939. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1894.

What underlying hue runs through "Azaleas" by Deng Fen?

An ochre to sepia hue runs through "Azaleas" by Deng Fen.

Is there a guide for "Azaleas" by Deng Fen?

The guide to "Azaleas" is the artwork's Guide page - a printable factsheet showing the artwork with its caption, credit line and identity table (artist, dates, medium, original size, collection).

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About this artwork

Title: Azaleas
Artist: Deng Fen
Year: 1939
Original dimensions: 27.0 x 34.0 cm
Format: Landscape
Copyright status: Under copyright
Where to see it: The Chinese University of Hong Kong Art Museum
Color palette: Pastels
Color hue: Ochre to Sepia