顏文樑

款識：
顏文樑 樑（右下）

台北蘇富比拍賣會（一九九八年四月十九日，拍品編號三十三）
現亞洲藏者購自上述拍賣

This work is in overall good condition. Under UV light, there is evidence of minor touch ups around the upper right corner.
"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."

顏文樑生於1893年的江蘇蘇州，於1922年創辦蘇州美術專科學校，是中國最早成立的美術學府之一。終其一生，他不只付出全部精力和才智在中國現代油畫的教育上，於繪畫創作方面，也為中國現代藝術史作出了不可磨滅的貢獻。顏文樑於1927年留學法國，不僅是當時中國人早期於歐洲學習油畫的先驅，在巴黎求學時所受的學院派扎實素描及油畫訓練，也影響他追求寫實的藝術風格。顏文樑曾言：「我主張真實。先有真實，後有美。美一定從真理出來。真、善、美是我的主張。」

此次上拍的《春郊步道》為藝術家精彩的晚期風景系列。創作此油畫時，顏文樑雖已邁入約七十歲的古稀之年，他的創作精力仍舊旺盛。藝術家尤其喜歡風景題材，深信風景畫不只要具有傳遞真實、引人入勝的特質，自小跟從父親學習國畫的他，更注重「形神兼備」，在有限的畫布上追求無形的精神境界，此也呼應了中國傳統水墨畫重視意境的觀念。顏文樑認為在創作時必須將感情入畫，觀者在欣賞之餘亦會與藝術家產生共鳴。《春郊步道》不只呈現畫家最具代表性的細膩筆觸，從光線明暗、構圖層次、顏色純度等，都可看出顏文樑在晚年收放自如的油畫技巧。遠方湛藍的天空、中景的樹林焦點至前景的綿長綠野，藉由對色彩的敏銳及掌握光線之瞬息變幻，畫家將一尋常之景轉化為一唯美雋永的秀麗景致。樹叢中片片翡翠般的綠葉和背景的藍天白雲及地面閃爍的金光形成對比，綻放著喜悅的氛圍。