Artwork Description

Oil on Canvas | 80 x 60 cm | 2018
Condition: Good
Provenance: Private Collection, Heide Weibo
Signed Lower Left: Rongzhou 2018.4

In this serene landscape by Li Rongzhou, a gently curving path on the right side of the canvas invites the viewer into an autumnal scene. A lone figure on a bicycle approaches from the distance, framed by warm foliage and quaint white houses. Loose, impressionistic brushstrokes lend a sense of atmosphere and movement, focusing on the luminous color palette rather than strict realism. The result is a vivid, contemplative painting that celebrates the harmony of nature and daily life.

About the Artist
Born in 1940 in Jiangsu Province, Li Rongzhou (李荣洲) is a contemporary Chinese artist renowned for his oil paintings of landscapes, portraits, and still lifes. A graduate of the Nanjing Art Institute in 1963, Li later taught at Yancheng Teachers’ College. His work—featured at institutions such as the National Art Museum of China in Beijing, the China Art Museum in Shanghai, and the National Museum of Singapore—is often distinguished by a meticulous approach to composition and a deep appreciation for traditional Chinese culture. Over the years, Li has received significant acclaim for his ability to capture both the tangible beauty of his surroundings and the underlying spirit of the subjects he portrays.