Affection for Huế in Tôn Thất Đào’s paintings

“Through seven oil paintings created between 1939 and 1970, viewers not only see familiar scenes of Huế but also have the opportunity to enter Tôn Thất Đào’s inner world. From Thiệu Trị Mausoleum, Tự Đức Mausoleum, the Flagpole, the lotus pond in the Imperial City to a vase of dahlias during the early spring days, each work shows a consistent perspective of the artist on his homeland and life. It is noteworthy that during those more than three decades, things have changed. Some spaces that once belonged to the dynasty gradually became relics. Places once distant from the daily lives of the people have gradually opened up and blended into the new rhythm of life. But in Tôn Thất Đào’s paintings, Huế seems to retain its inherent beauty. Not because the scenery remains unchanged, but because the artist always views his homeland with the same deep and gentle affection.” – from the article written by Viet Art View

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