Ben Enwonwu sculpting the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II in his studio, 1956 — the first royal commission awarded to an African artist.
Cheong Soo Pieng painting in his studio in the 1950s, showcasing his pioneering role in the Nanyang Art Style and his fusion of Eastern and Western artistic techniques.
A grand lacquer painting by Nguyen Gia Tri, a master of 20th century asian art, displayed in an ornate wooden frame at a museum. This artwork exemplifies the fusion of traditional Vietnamese lacquer techniques with modernist expression.
Self-portrait of Nicolai Fechin (c. 1940), featuring expressive brushstrokes, rich earthy tones, and a dynamic contrast of light and shadow, emphasizing his signature artistic style.