GUANG YU, ZHANG FEI AND LIU BEI. PAINTING. CHINA, 20TH CENTURY.
Antiques - Paintings
Reference: ZF1075
Guang Yu, Zhang Fei and Liu Bei. Watercolor. China, early 20th century. Framed painting depicting three male figures, with text to the right. The seated figure, reading, sits on a throne covered with a tiger skin and is notable for his beard and rich attire. The two standing figures also wear rich (though somewhat less elaborate) garments; one carries a halberd or spear, while the other holds an object. Guang Yu was a military general under Lui Bei during the late Eastern Han Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms Period of ancient China. His life and achievements were so extolled and glorified that he was deified during the Sui Dynasty, with his exploits further emphasized in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms. He became a prime example of loyalty and righteousness, and is still venerated today, receiving titles such as "Emperor Guan" or "Lord Guan." Along with Zhang Fei, he shared a fraternal relationship with Lui Bei and accompanied him on some of his early campaigns. Weight: 9 kg.
· Size: 95,5x2x134 cms.
700 €
