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Gu Yuan Art

Chinese, 1919-1996

Gu Yuan was known as a woodcut artist. ln 1938, he joined the Communist forces. He studied at the Lu Xun Academy of Fine Arts, and he graduated in 1940. In 1945, Yuan went to Northeast China, where he performed with local cultural groups and worked as a journalist and artist. He was also active in the land reform movement. Yuan’s work came to embody the popular style of the liberated areas and has played an important role in spreading the policies of the Communist Party in China before 1949. In 1959, Yuan joined the printmaking department of the Central Academy of Fine Arts. Later, he held the position of President of the Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing.

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Artist: Gu Yuan
The Torch - Woodcut on Paper by Gu Yuan - 1981
By Gu Yuan
Located in Roma, IT
The Torch is an original artwork realized by Gu Yuan in 1981. Original xylograph on paper. Signed and dated on the lower right. Numbered in pencil on the lower left corner: 6/100. Inscribed in pencil on the lower central margin. Mint conditions. Very precious and rare xylograph on the Cultural Chinese Revolution. The work represents several men with traditional Chinese dresses...
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1980s Contemporary Gu Yuan Art

Materials

Woodcut

The Fire - Woodcut on Paper by Gu Yuan - 1947
By Gu Yuan
Located in Roma, IT
Image dimensions: 28 x 18 cm. The Fire is an original artwork realized by Gu Yuan in 1947. Original xylograph on watermarked paper. Signed and dated in pencil on the lower right. ...
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1940s Contemporary Gu Yuan Art

Materials

Woodcut

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Gu Yuan art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Gu Yuan art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Gu Yuan in woodcut print and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Gu Yuan art, so small editions measuring 9 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Wang Guangyi, Zhang Xiaogang, and Huai-Qing Wang. Gu Yuan art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $5,013 and tops out at $6,161, while the average work can sell for $5,587.