The Torch

The Torch is an original artwork realized by Gu Yuan in 1981.

Original xylograph on paper.

Signed and dated on the lower right. Numbered in pencil on the lower left corner: 6/100. Inscribed in pencil on the lower central margin.

Mint conditions.

Very precious and rare xylograph of the Cultural Chinese Revolution. The work represents several men with traditional Chinese dresses and a totally black background. The figure of the man on the right takes a torch in his hands and the men on the left are listening to him with an umbrella and books in their hands. On the background, two Chinese women in typical garments.