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Shen Roujian (1919-98)

October Victory

1977

Woodblock print

39 x 53 cm

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Shen Roujian created woodcuts, lithographs and paintings in oils and watercolours. His themes ranged from the political, as here, to simple village scenery (no. 85), flowers and animals in nature. October Victory is highly detailed, with complex colour effects. The composition makes several calls on one’s attention: the many dancing figures, grand architectural designs, signs and celebratory fireworks. Colour, light, shading, reflection—almost too much in a single image.

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Muban Educational Trust registration number sherj040