Mai Trung Thu (1906-1980). "Portrait of a young... Lot 276

Mai Trung Thu (1906-1980). "Portrait of a young Vietnamese woman", 1934. Pastel and pencil on paper. Dated and signed lower left, framed under glass. 43 x 34 cm (54.5 x 44.5 cm with the frame). This rare portrait was painted during the period when Mai Thu was a drawing teacher in Hue, after finishing her artistic training at the Indochina School of Fine Arts. The power and realism of this portrait of a young model, testifies to the virtuosity of this genius painter. This lot will be included in the catalog raisonné being prepared by Mrs MAI Lan Phuong, the artist's daughter. A certificate of authenticity will be issued at the request and expense of the buyer. Mai Trung Thu (1906-1980). "Portrait of a young Vietnamese Woman", 1934. Pastel and pencil on paper. Dated and signed at the lower left, framed under glass. 43 x 34 cm (54,5 x 44,5 cm with frame). This rare portrait was created during the period when Mai Thu was a drawing teacher in Hue, after completing his art training at the Indochina College of Fine Arts. The power and realism emanating from this portrait of a young model, testify to the virtuosity of this genius painter. 枚中栨（1906-1980） "越南少女肖像" 1934- 彩色粉笔和铅笔画纸上 - 左下 角有日期和签名 装裱- 43 x 34 厘米 这幅珍贵的画作是枚中栨在汇完成越南美术学院艺术培 训后，担任画家时期创作的。这幅年轻模特儿肖像的力 量和逼真，证明了这位天才画家的熟练技艺。