Asian Painting Bonze Painter Traveler Signed Barry

Colonial period: very original painting dated 1945, period when France was present in Indochina, signed Barry.
This oil on canvas depicts a young monk in meditation before a statue of Buddha, in an atmosphere imbued with contemplation. The work, probably created by a traveling artist, reflects the interest of certain Western painters in the iconography and spiritual traditions of Asia.

The palette, dominated by tawny tones and deep reds, lends the scene a particular intensity. The Asian-inspired setting, enriched with a Chinese vase and a hanging adorned with tigers – symbols of strength and protection – contributes to the creation of a mystical atmosphere, where incense burns in light volutes.

The treatment of light and color reveals both a Western gaze fascinated by exoticism and a desire to evoke the sacred. The canvas, with a thick weave, is in good condition and retains its original stretcher.

Dimensions: 65 x 54 cm.

Photographs were taken in natural light.
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