阮嘉智

法國私人收藏

The work is in good condition overall with minor wear and handling around the edges. There is evidence of craquelures on the white flowers but this is only visible upon close observation. Examination under ultraviolet lights reveals scattered aged touch-ups but they are minor and in small patches predominantly on the bottom section of 2nd and 3rd panels, the background area near the temple of the last panel and the signature area. This is not visible with the naked eye. Framed.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

阮嘉智被譽為現代越南繪畫大師，以漆畫著稱。一九〇八年，阮氏出生於河西省（北越）的一個宮廷畫師家庭，後來到位於河內的中南半島美術學院接受教育。從藝術生涯的初期，阮氏潛心創作漆畫，其熱忱無人可比；他投注所有時間在改良漆畫的製作手法，成功改變漆的用途，將此亞洲傳統工藝媒材用於藝術創作。

阮氏作品以不同技法風格共冶一爐而為人稱譽。阮氏畫風將外國的雕刻及鑲嵌技術、現代主義抽象構圖與歐洲繪畫原理融入傳統漆藝，塑造出收藏於河內法屬印度支那總督府客廳的無數畫作。本作《風景》充分展現阮氏於黃金時期創作的藝術特徵。《風景》是由六幅畫板組成的漆畫作品，主要描繪越南的鄉村美景及萬象風光。阮氏以自成一家的色彩運用營造景深效果及空間假像，更加為人矚目。前景中的金、銀、赭黄色調引人入勝，與背景的褐紅陰影形成對比，大大提升畫面的空間感。此作亦表現出阮氏對細節的敏銳觀察，以及對家鄉田園風景的綿綿情意：棕櫚樹、竹子與灌木的細節清晰可見。

《風景》見證著阮氏積極開拓漆畫的藝術潛力。入漆顏料的選擇有限，因此阮氏採用了多種原料如碎蛋殼、蛋殼鑲嵌、黃金、白銀及珍珠母貝，以達致豐富多采的畫面。比方說，畫中金光閃閃的塔頂與屋頂乃出自阮氏的創新構思，以燒焦蛋殼勾勒出精緻圖像。這些建築成為畫面焦點，飾以檐牙高椽，令人聯想起北越後黎朝代的皇宮建築，並流露出藝術家對越南傳統藝術形式的絲絲懷念。

整體而言，此作透過西方藝術的線性透視法，重現越南本土的完美景致，畫面處處精彩紛呈，引人注目。《風景》充分體現漆畫的藝術潛力，乃阮氏實踐融合西方藝術及越南藝術手法的出色例作。