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ANH DAO- “Tiger in the Moonlight” Vietnam, 20th Century Height: 74 cm (≈ 29.13 inches) | Width: 59.5 cm (≈ 23.43 inches) Polychrome lacquer on wood panel, inlaid with crushed, signed. This lacquer panel, titled “Tiger in the Moonlight,” is a sophisticated example of the Vietnamese lacquer tradition that flourished following the establishment of the École Supérieure des Beaux-Arts de l'Indochine in Hanoi. The piece marries the ancient craft of lacquer work with modernist aesthetic principles. The composition is dominated by a fiercely rendered tiger a traditional symbol of power, protection, and the spiritual guardian of the mountains (Chúa Sơn Lâm). The animal is depicted mid-roar, perched atop a dark, heavily textured mound, suggesting a dramatic, nocturnal landscape. The use of an intense, fiery orange and gold ground provides a dramatic backdrop for the starkly contrasting figure of the tiger. A pale moon is subtly placed in the upper field, defining the scene's nocturnal atmosphere. The artistry is notable for its innovative use of materials inherent to Vietnamese lacquer (sơn mài): The tiger's pale body and fierce stripes are achieved through the use of eggshell inlay (vỏ trứng), a signature Vietnamese technique. The finely crushed shell provides a bright white/silver color and a unique, shimmering texture that beautifully catches the light, contrasting with the dark lacquer used for the stripes and foreground. The ground is finished in a high-sheen polychrome lacquer, likely incorporating red pigments and metallic dust or gold leaf to achieve the vibrant, glowing orange hue. The dark foreground is rendered in thick, heavily textured lacquer, creating a tactile, rocky appearance. The panel is signed Anh Dao at the lower right, confirming its provenance to a professional 20th-century Vietnamese artist. The style bold, graphic, and emphasizing strong color contrasts—reflects the period's trend toward using traditional materials to address modern, expressive subjects, distinguishing it from purely traditional decorative lacquer. (Height: 74 cm (≈ 29.13 inches) | Width: 59.5 cm (≈ 23.43 inches)) French Private collection France Condition: The lacquer panel is generally in very good condition. The hard, durable finish protects the pigments and inlay well. Minor superficial scratches or light craquelure may be present, commensurate with its age and material. Dimensions: Height: 74 cm (≈ 29.13 inches) | Width: 59.5 cm (≈ 23.43 inches)