Lu Zuogeng Signed Original Watercolor Painting – Foggy Night in Venice, Custom Framed

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Capturing the quiet, atmospheric elegance of a misty Venetian canal, this captivating original watercolor painting is by the highly accomplished, … Read more Capturing the quiet, atmospheric elegance of a misty Venetian canal, this captivating original watercolor painting is by the highly accomplished, internationally exhibited artist Lu Zuogeng (Chinese, b. 1963). This piece beautifully pairs classical Eastern fine art brushwork with a moody, Western watercolor palette. It depicts a traditional gondola gliding silently under a glowing, architectural streetlamp. The soft, layered gradients perfectly capture the dense evening fog of Venice, making it an excellent statement piece for traditional, transitional, or contemporary upscale interiors.

Framing & Presentation Excellence: This artwork is housed in a premium gallery presentation featuring a clean, natural light-oak wood frame. The interior showcase features a sophisticated double-matted presentation with a hand-cut, gold-toned bevel accent border that mirrors the warm amber tones of the streetlamp and adds elegant shadow-box depth to the composition. The reverse of the frame features a fully intact, professionally sealed paper dust cover equipped with heavy-duty D-ring hangers and a coated, braided steel hanging wire—completely structurally sound and ready to hang immediately upon arrival.

Provenance & Verification: The artwork features the artist's original, authentic signature and limited series numbering (21/100) hand-penned in ink directly on the lower margin of the mat board. The reverse retains its original printed gallery provenance sheet (circa 2001–2003) from ZG Art, permanently tracking the artist's institutional pedigree, global exhibition history, and competitive awards.

Artist Credentials & Institutional History:
Formal Education: Trained at the prestigious China National Academy of Fine Arts (B.F.A., 1984–1988) and the Beijing Institute of Fine Arts (1979–1983).
Major Auction Record: Notably featured in the landmark Fine Chinese Paintings Auction at Sotheby's, New York (1998).
Global Exhibitions: Extensively exhibited in elite galleries across global art capitals, including SoHo (New York), Hong Kong, Japan, Germany, and France, as well as the China National Art Museum (Beijing).
Recent Awards & Accolades (Through 2001): First Place, Old Saybrook Art & Craft Show, CT; First Prize, Fine Arts Fiesta, PA; Awards of Excellence, Contemporary Art Center of Virginia, VA; Third Place, Corn Hill Arts Festival, NY

Framed Size: Approx. 21" H x 17" W x 1" D See less