Mai Long — Seated Woman

The work is signed “Mai Long” in the lower left corner.

Sizes:
Frame: 69 × 54.5 cm | 27.2 × 21.5 in
Artwork: 49 × 36 cm | 19.3 × 14.2 in

This delicate and ethereal gouache on silk painting by the esteemed artist Mai Long depicts a serene seated woman draped in a flowing white garment. The artist utilizes the unique properties of silk to create a soft, luminous background that enhances the tranquil, contemplative posture of the figure.

Mai Long is celebrated for his refinement of traditional techniques, often focusing on graceful female forms with a minimalist, poetic sensibility. This piece exemplifies his ability to capture light and texture, rendered with a subtle, muted color palette that imbues the work with a sense of timeless elegance.

Bruun Rasmussen, Copenhagen, Modern art and design, May 26, 2026, Lot 557.
Private Collection, Portugal (acquired at the above sale).

The artwork was examined while in its frame. The silk shows a few minor, vague discolorations. The piece is presented under anti-reflective, Swiss-made “ref’lo” glass.

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