Oil Painting

2009

Length:162 x Width:130 (cm)

Liu Kuo-Tung (1926-2020, Hsinshe, Taichung) graduated from Taiwan Provincial Fengyuan Commercial and Industrial School and spent over forty years as an art educator. Introduced by his close friend Chang Ping-Nan (1924-2014), Liu studied under Yeh Huo-Cheng (1908-1993) and Li Shih-Chiao (1908-1995), two major figures in Taiwanese modern art. His works received accolades from the Central Taiwan Art Exhibition, the Taiwan Provincial Teachers' Exhibition, the Taiwan Provincial Art Exhibition, and the Pacific Art Exhibition in Japan. He actively participated in several art organizations, including the Central Taiwan Art Association, the Huludun Art Research Society, and the Southeast Asia Art Association.
In this work, Liu Kuo-Tung—known for his delicate brushwork and refined color harmony—demonstrates his keen sensitivity to seasonal atmosphere and shifting light. The composition follows a diagonal layout: to the left, shimmering ocean waters reflect the rising sun; to the right, rocky formations line the coastal edge. Rendered in predominantly warm yellow tones, the painting layers pigments to evoke the rich, nuanced colors cast across the shore at dawn. Through masterful control of light and hue, Liu captures the serene warmth of the early morning, inviting the viewer into a moment of quiet radiance.

Accession number:20200200014