Old vintage portrait of a lady by the revered Chew Yew Seng from 1978

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Old vintage portrait of a lady by the revered Chew Yew Seng from 1978

The image displays a framed portrait of a woman with short, light-colored hair and blue eyes, depicted from the chest up. She is looking directly at the viewer with a slight smile. The painting appears to be a pastel on paper, with visible texture and some signs of age or wear on the paper, particularly in the upper right corner. The signature “Chew Yew Seng” and the year “1979” are visible in the lower right corner of the artwork. The painting is housed within a wooden frame, which also shows signs of age.

CHEW YEW SENG
Chew Yew Seng (b. 1917) was a Singaporean artist known for his portraits and depictions of traditional kampong scenes in Singapore. Some of his work is displayed in the Singapore National Art Gallery Chew Yew Seng’s paintings are highly sought after by collectors and art enthusiasts interested in Singaporean arts and culture. Chew used a range of mediums, including oil and watercolor, and his works often featured bright, vibrant colors. Some of his most well-known works include “Kampong House,” “Kampong Scene,” and “Singapore River.”