Little Sister Thuy

Little Sister Thuy by Tran Van Can
Artist
Tran Van Can
Date
1943 ; Vietnam
Style
Post-impressionism
Genre
Portrait
"Little Sister Thuy" is a remarkable oil painting by Vietnamese artist Trần Văn Cẩn, created in 1943. This portrait depicts his 8-year-old niece, Thuy, capturing her innocence and youthful charm. The work exemplifies elements of Post-impressionism, emphasizing vibrant colors and expressive brushwork on canvas. Recognized as a National Treasure by the Vietnamese government in 2013, it stands as one of the finest portraits and a significant representation of 20th-century Vietnamese art.

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