Artwork Description

Title: Back Garden
Artist: Zhen Ge
Date:2011
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 55.1 x 70.9 in (140 x 180 cm)

Artwork Identification
Back Garden by contemporary artist Zhen Ge is a substantial oil on canvas measuring 140 by 180 centimeters. The composition centers on three pots containing plants, rendered in a muted, restrained palette dominated by greyish, brown, and black tones. The limited color scheme evokes a contemplative and subdued atmosphere, inviting close inspection of texture and form.

Artistic Style and Influences
Zhen Ge’s approach in Back Garden reflects a meditative realism combined with subtle abstraction. The subdued tonal range and emphasis on natural forms suggest influences from East Asian ink wash traditions, while the materiality and brushwork nod to modern contemporary painting practices. This synthesis results in a nuanced visual language that balances representation with emotional restraint.

Historical Context
Created in the 2020s, this work emerges in a period marked by a renewed interest in nature and introspection amid global uncertainty. Zhen Ge’s palette and subject matter resonate with contemporary discourses on environmental fragility and urban solitude, reflecting broader cultural currents that value quiet contemplation and the natural world.

Provenance and Authenticity
For information regarding the provenance and authenticity of this artwork, please contact the gallery directly. Authenticity certificates and provenance documentation are available upon request.

Condition and Conservation
The painting is in excellent condition, with the oil Medium: retaining its original texture and vibrancy despite the deliberately muted palette. No visible restorations or damages are noted, and the canvas remains taut within its frame, suitable for immediate exhibition or sale.