131x117cm Wu Hufan, born in Suzhou, Jiangsu, was the grandson of Wu Dacheng (from the second day of the seventh lunar month in 1894 to August 11, 1968).Originally named Yiyan, with the courtesy name Qianjun, later renamed Wan, with the courtesy name Dongzhuang, also known as Qian, with the courtesy name Chou Yan and the courtesy name Qian'an. The calligraphy and painting were signed under the name Hufan. Wu Hufan was influenced by family education and had a passion for art. At the age of 13, he started learning painting from the ‘Four WANG’ and Dong Qichang, and then went on to explore various schools of thought in the Five Dynasties, Two Song Dynasties, and Yuan and Ming Dynasties.He carefully observes the historical landmarks in his family's collection and travels through famous mountains and rivers, combining the teachings of the ancients with the teachings of nature, thus forming a unique artistic style that is meticulous, rich, clear, and clear. His calligraphy combines the ‘Slender Gold’ (shoujinti) of Mi Fu and Zhao Ji of Song Huizong, and combines his own interests to form a unique style with unique characteristics, thus becoming one of the most famous calligraphers, painters, and connoisseurs in Shanghai. Zhao Shuru, Wu Beiqiu, and Feng Chaoran are known as the ‘Four Great Masters of the Sea’. Also known as ‘Three Wu and One Feng’ together with Wu Zishen, Wu Beiqiu, and Feng Chaoran.In the 1930s, the Chinese painting scene was known as the ‘Southern Wu (Hufan) and Northern Zhang’ (Daqian). Among the two and a half painters that Da Qian admired throughout his life, the first one was Wu Hufan. Wu Hufan maintained a deep friendship with many painters throughout his life, both as a teacher and a friend. This auction is a witness to their friendship.

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