The oil painting by artist Le Ba Dang that Viet Art View introduce here was not dated. The painting was collected by the previous owner from a gallery in Paris with a title: a painting “Landscape” by Le Ba Dang — Vietnam.
But in terms of the time progression of his creation, this painting is in his theme “painting about the homeland, starting with boats and horses” from 1953. The painting depicts a waterfront with many boats in a crowded bustling landscape. In the background are rows of undulating urban-style houses, show that this waterfront must be located in the heart of an urban area.
After comparing and carefully considering the characteristics of waterfront in Vietnam from North-Central-South, comparing a number of photographs taken from the early 20th century to the 50s, based on the details of images shown, Viet Art View realized that this is most likely a waterfront on the Thu Bon river located in the heart of Hoi An ancient town. That is Hoi An Waterfront. Well, most likely at Hoi An waterfront and not somewhere else? Firstly, based on the content depicted in the picture.
Le Ba Dang never stopped loving his homeland. “I have never left my homeland,” he said. “Despite the fact that I live far away, my soul is always attached to my hometown. And in artistic work, all I do is just reflect that love so diverse.” My hometown is a picture and always lay in my heart…
Ps: * The artwork is temporarily named by Viet Art View
