1978
Zao Wou-Ki was born in Beijing, China, on February 13, 1921, to a wealthy family descended from the Song Dynasty.
French-educated Chinese artist Lin Fengmian was Wou-Ki’s teacher at the China Academy of Art from 1935–41 and encouraged him to study abroad in Paris. Wou-Ki made the move in 1948 with a substantial amount of financial backing and later adopted France as his new home, remaining in the country, besides a few short trips abroad, until his death.
In Paris, Wou-Ki quickly joined a large postwar French art circle, composed of key writers, poets, painters and cultural figures, including Joan Miró, Pablo Picasso, Riopelle and Vieira da Silva, among others. This networking helped position himself at the top of the Lyrical Abstraction movement. By his mid-30s, Wou-Ki had decided to devote his artistic career to abstract painting that blended Eastern and Western stylistic traditions.
In 2011, Wou-Ki was referred to in art publications as the top-selling living Chinese artist. He died in Nyon, Switzerland, on April 9, 2013, at the age of 93.
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1978 Original lithograph by Zao Wou-Ki Elégie pour Jean-Mari no. 1
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in PARIS, FR
Original lithograph Zao Wou-Ki (1920 - 2013) was a French-Chinese painter. He was a member of the Académie des Beaux-Arts in Paris. Zao Wou-Ki graduated from the China Academy of Ar...
Paper, Lithograph
1978 Original lithograph by Zao Wou-Ki Elégie pour Jean-Mari no. 3
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in PARIS, FR
Original lithograph Zao Wou-Ki (1920 - 2013) was a French-Chinese painter. He was a member of the Académie des Beaux-Arts in Paris. Zao Wou-Ki graduated from the China Academy of Ar...
Paper, Lithograph
1978 Original lithograph by Zao Wou-Ki Elégie pour Jean-Mari no. 4
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in PARIS, FR
Original lithograph Zao Wou-Ki (1920 - 2013) was a French-Chinese painter. He was a member of the Académie des Beaux-Arts in Paris. Zao Wou-Ki graduated from the China Academy of Ar...
Paper, Lithograph
The 1968 original lithography by Zao Wou-Ki - Composition Agerup 183
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in PARIS, FR
The 1968 original lithography by Zao Wou-Ki, titled "Composition Agerup 183," stands as a testament to the artist's extraordinary talent and unique artistic vision. With a limited ed...
Paper, Lithograph
1971 Original Lithograph by Zao Wou-Ki Ohne Titel - Composition rose
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in PARIS, FR
Zao Wou-Ki (1920 - 2013) was a French-Chinese painter. He was a member of the Académie des Beaux-Arts in Paris. Zao Wou-Ki graduated from the China Academy of Art in Hangzhou, where ...
Paper, Lithograph
1992 original lithograph titled Montagne Sainte-Victoire by Hasegawa
Located in PARIS, FR
This 1992 original lithograph titled Montagne Sainte-Victoire was created by the Japanese printmaker Shoichi Hasegawa. The print is numbered 1/150 and hand-signed by the artist, conf...
Paper, Lithograph
Zao Wou-ki - Original Lithograph - Abstract Composition
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Zao Wou-ki - Original Lithograph 1962 From La tentation de l’Occident Dimensions: 39 x 28.5 cm Publisher: Les Bibliophiles Comtois Edition of 170 Reference: Jørgen Ågerup 137 - 146...
Lithograph
Zao Wou-ki - Original Lithograph - Abstract Composition
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Zao Wou-ki - Original Lithograph 1962 From La tentation de l’Occident Dimensions: 39 x 28.5 cm Publisher: Les Bibliophiles Comtois Edition of 170 Reference: Jørgen Ågerup 137 - 146...
Lithograph
Zao Wou-Ki, Abstract Lithograph, Zhào Wújí - Chinese Art - 1976
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Lithograph-Wou Ki-Zhào W-J', 1976 Additional Details: Materials and Techniques: Lithography Printed in 6 colours. Size: Image size: 40.0 x 67.0 cm Paper Size 50 x 76 cm Edition of 99 and 15 Hors Commerce proofs and 15 Artist’s proofs on Arches paper Artist’s signature and date bottom right Artist’s proof E. A. bottom left Printed : Bellini, Paris, France Published : Ediciones Poligrafa, Barcelona Spain Zao Wou-Ki (1920 - 2013) was a Chinese painter and printmaker naturalized French in 1964. He was a member of the Académie des Beaux-Arts in Paris and is one of the most successful Chinese painters. Zao Wou-Ki graduated from the China Academy of Art in Hangzhou, the most famous art school in China, where he studied under Lin Fengmian...
Paper
Zao Wou-Ki, Lithograph, 1968
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Lithograph-Wou Wou Zhào W'J', 1968 Additional Details: Materials and Techniques: Lithography Style: Chinese Theme: Art Type: Print Features: Signed Subject: Abstract Original/Licensed Reprint: Limited Edition Print Print Surface: Paper Printed in 6 colours. Image size: 56 x 43.5 cm. Signed, dated and numbered Artist’s signature and date bottom right Numbered bottom left 82/90. Edition of 90 on Rives paper. Size: Medium (up to 36in.) Size (w x h): 25.6 x 20 in / 65 x 50 cm Printed by E. and J. Desjobert, Paris France Published by Galerie de France, Paris France Condition: A. Zao Wou-Ki (1920 - 2013) was a Chinese painter and printmaker naturalized French in 1964. He was a member of the Académie des Beaux-Arts in Paris and is one of the most successful Chinese painters. Zao Wou-Ki graduated from the China Academy of Art in Hangzhou, the most famous art school in China, where he studied under Lin Fengmian...
Paper
Zao Wou-ki - Original Lithograph - Abstract Composition
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Zao Wou-ki - Original Lithograph 1962 From La tentation de l’Occident Dimensions: 39 x 28.5 cm Publisher: Les Bibliophiles Comtois Edition of 170 Reference: Jørgen Ågerup 137 - 146...
Lithograph
Zao Wou-Ki - Untitled Colored Lithograph from the Redfern Gallery (1979)
By Herve Telemaque
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Wou-Ki, Zao Untitled , 1979 Lithograph on paper 7 1/2 x 10 in. From the limited edition of 1000 Ediciones Poligrafa', Barcelona Published by the Redfern Gallery, London
Lithograph
