White Plum Blossoms 1950

"White Plum Blossoms" is a 1950 painting by Sanyu, a Chinese-born French artist who was known for his unique style that combined Eastern and Western influences. The painting features a stylized depiction of a plum blossom tree, with its branches rendered in bold black lines against a soft green background. The white plum blossoms, symbolic of spring and renewal, are scattered throughout the composition, creating a sense of delicate beauty and fragility. Sanyu's work often explored themes of nature and the fleeting beauty of life, making "White Plum Blossoms" a powerful and evocative piece.