羅建武

款識：羅建武一九九七，成于二〇〇一年。
鈐印：「羅」、「建武」、「澄懷」。

香港，蘇富比，2005年10月24日，拍品編號946
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美國，紐約，懷古堂，〈十人畫展〉，二〇〇一年，封面及圖板10

Overall in good condition. There is slight undulation to the paper, which can be improved with re-framing. There are two spots of foxing on the silk mount at the center bottom. Frame has a 3 cm scratch to the surface of the wood edge. Overall framed dimensions: 76.3 by 152.5 cm; 30 by 60 in.
"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."

松乃長壽與不畏逆境的象徵。在本作中，羅氏以此長青瑞象為細筆畫的主題。1987年從台灣移居到紐約後，他繼續以傳統畫法描繪松柏。然而，其作品並不著意表現懷古思緒，反為延續傳統的書畫技法，以及不斷探索題材在當代文化的象徵意義。藝術家在對宋畫進行研究及鑑賞的四年間創作出《松樹》。畫作於九一一襲擊事件發生不久後在紐約展出，此幅象徵不屈不撓精神的作品成為懷古堂展覽的圖錄封面。