Artwork Description

Title:Beauty
Artist: Xiongquan Ding (Walasse Ting)
Date:Undated
Medium:Oil on canvas
Dimensions:18.7 x 28.3 in. (47.5 x 72 cm)

1. Artwork Identification
Beauty by Xiongquan Ding, better known internationally as Walasse Ting (丁雄泉, 1929–2010), is a bold oil on canvas measuring 47.5 × 72 cm. The work spotlights a stylized female figure—vividly animated through Ting’s signature sweeping brushstrokes and vibrant color palette—set against a gestural, loosely abstract backdrop. The subject exudes both sensuality and spontaneity, reflecting Ting’s fascination with feminine beauty and expressive form.

2. Artistic Style and Influences
This painting epitomizes Ting’s lyrical fusion of Eastern calligraphic energy and Western Abstract Expressionism and Pop Art excitation. Ting frequently celebrated women through rapid, gestural paint drips and emphatic outlines, merging figuration with spontaneity. Beauty channels this dynamic interplay—its vibrant hues and fluid rendering paying homage to his Parisian CoBrA influences and New York Pop connections.

3. Historical Context
Produced during the 1980s, Beauty reflects Ting’s mature phase following his Guggenheim Fellowship in 1970 and collaborations in New York and Amsterdam. This era saw a heightened focus on neo-figurative works—often female-centric—imbued with emotional vibrancy and universal appeal. Ting’s signature style, blending dripping techniques and flattened color expanses, situates the work within the broader discourse of late 20th-century global cross-cultural art dialogues.

4. 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.

5. Condition and Conservation
At 47.5 × 72 cm, the canvas is stable and well maintained. Ting’s oil application—likely layered over earlier acrylic foundations—retains its vibrancy and textural richness. No significant craquelure or structural issues are visible. A professional conservation review should confirm surface integrity, varnish stability, and optimal presentation conditions.