PROPERTY PREVIOUSLY FROM THE COLLECTION OF AN HO (LOTS 1321-1340)Born into an educated family in Beijing, An Ho (An He, 1927-2017) first determined to be an artist at the age of 7. Her mother was a painter of flowers, and An Ho learned calligraphy from a family friend. Her path as an artist was dramatically impacted when she became the student of Pu Ru (1896-1963) in 1944 when she was 16. She continued to study with him for 17 years. As Pu Ru considered it imperative that she develop her knowledge and character broadly in order to be an accomplished painter, he also instructed her in Chinese history, literature and philosophy. Throughout this unique student-teacher relationship, Pu Ru gifted An Ho numerous paintings and calligraphy. In addition, An Ho kept a substantial number of sketches, practice works and drafts of her teacher’s works. This collection provides a tremendous opportunity to witness Pu Ru as a mentor and art educator.

PU RU (1896-1963)

The Last Stanza Written and Composed by Pu Ru (Written for and given to An Ho)

Details

PU RU (1896-1963)
The Last Stanza Written and Composed by Pu Ru (Written for and given to An Ho)
A set of three scrolls, mounted and framed as one, ink on paper
Two scrolls measure 17.7 x 12.7 cm. (7 x 5 in.)
One scroll measures 24.5 x 8.7 cm. (9 5/8 x 3 3/8 in.)
(3)Inscribed by the artist
Accompanied by an uncompleted poem of Pu Ru, written by Pu Yuli (1924-1992)
Further inscribed by An Ho

Literature

Du Yunzhi, The Late Years of Pu Ru- the Tenth Anniversary of the Death of Mr. Pu Ru, Panorama Magazine vol. 1, Hong Kong, 1st December 1973, P.35.
Xiao Yiwei, The 20th Anniversary of the Death of My Master, Mr. Pu Ru, Panorama Magazine vol. 123, Hong Kong, 1st February 1984, P.24.

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