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The project "XIAN - Myths of the Beauties" was inspired by the Four Great Beauties of ancient China who changed the history of the four different dynasties in ancient times: Diao Chan, Yang Guifei, Wang Zhaojun, and Xishi. These Four Great Beauties were renowned for their unparalleled beauty which they used to exercise influence over kings and warriors. 

This photograph depicts the beauty of Diao Chan whose beauty was described as: “Beauty which outshines the moon and shames the flowers“. Diao Chan was one of the Four Beauties of ancient China. Unlike the other three beauties, there is no known evidence suggesting her existence, she is mostly a fictional character. Diaochan is best known for her role in Luo Guanzhong's historical novel "Romance of the Three Kingdoms", which romanticises the events in the late Eastern Han dynasty and the Three Kingdoms period. In the novel, she had a romance with the warrior Lü Bu. This legend embodies in an exaggerated way her beautiful appearance in the eyes of the Chinese people.

The muse in this photograph is Maya Murofushi, famous Japanese actress and model, Miss World Supermodel 2010 who just won the Best Actress award at the 37th International Festival of Cinema in Florence for her role in an Italian film.
http://www.blouinartinfo.com/news/story/1276637/interview-with-maya-murofushi-best-actress-for-the-nightless

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THE ARTWORK IS AVAILABLE AT THE FOLLOWING DIMENSIONS AND INTRODUCTORY PRICES: 

MEDIUM EDITION: 72 cm * 108 cm - 7 copies 
LARGE EDITION: 87.8 cm * 131.7 cm - 5 copies 
XL EDITION: 112 cm * 168 cm - 5 copies - US$
COLLECTOR EDITION: 124.4 cm * 186.6 cm - 3 copies

The artwork/photo is sold UNFRAMED, and will be carefully rolled in a hard tube with many layers of protection for safe international shipping. The kind of tube I usually use for delivery is the black, hard plastic tube that is usually used by artists/architects/painters to carry their drawings so the photos will arrive at perfect status. I work with top printing houses in Madrid & Barcelona, Spain that have extensive experience dealing with art galleries to make sure the art prints are of the highest gallery/museum quality. 

Fine art photography 2015. Giclée on Canson Rag Photographique paper, the most premium quality fine art paper which delivers the most accurate and vibrant colors in print as you see onscreen and also gives a touch of classic painting to the photo. 

The photo is printed with 5cm white border each side, which makes it easy for putting in frame. Comes with signed & numbered Certificate of Authenticity, to be affixed to the back when framed. Also artist signature in pencil at the back of the photo. 

Couple holygram affixed to Certificate of Authenticity and dorso of the printed artwork to further enhance the authenticity of the artwork.

FOR SMALLER/BIGGER SIZES, PLEASE INQUIRE WITH THE ARTIST. I WILL PUT THE NEW SIZES UP HERE ON SAATCHI ART AT YOUR REQUEST (www.viethatranphotography.com) 

Delivery 3-5 days from Madrid after your place your order.

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Xian: Myths of the Beauties, Diao Chan IV, Collector Edition of 5 Photograph

Viet Ha Tran

Spain

Photography, C-Type on Paper

Size: 31.5 W x 47.2 H x 0.1 D in

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$4,363

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The project "XIAN - Myths of the Beauties" was inspired by the Four Great Beauties of ancient China who changed the history of the four different dynasties in ancient times: Diao Chan, Yang Guifei, Wang Zhaojun, and Xishi. These Four Great Beauties were renowned for their unparalleled beauty which t...

Year Created:

2015

Subject:
Mediums:

Photography, C-Type on Paper

Rarity:

Limited Edition of 5

Size:

31.5 W x 47.2 H x 0.1 D in

Ready to Hang:

Not Applicable

Frame:

Not Framed

Authenticity:

Certificate is Included

Packaging:

Ships Rolled in a Tube

Delivery Cost:

Shipping is included in price.

Delivery Time:

Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-14 business days for international shipments.

Returns:

The purchase of photography and limited edition artworks as shipped by the artist is final sale.

Handling:

Ships rolled in a tube. Artists are responsible for packaging and adhering to Saatchi Art’s packaging guidelines.

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Spain.

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Shipments from Spain may experience delays due to country's regulations for exporting valuable artworks.

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Viet Ha Tran is a Vietnam-born contemporary artist and fine art photographer whose distinctive vision has led to prestigious collaborations with global institutions such as Louis Vuitton, Vogue Italy, Samsung and Amazon. Her artwork has been featured in hundreds of international publications, including Vogue, Vanity Fair, The Times of India, Vietnam News, and leading Spanish media such as Expansión, El Economista, and El Adelantado. She currently serves as Board Member at The Royal Photographic Society of Spain, where she made history as the first foreigner to hold such a position in the Society’s 125-year legacy. This role reflects her influence in shaping the direction of contemporary visual culture in Spain and beyond. Formerly a Jury Member at the IE Foundation Prizes in the Humanities (IE University, Spain), Viet Ha has also worked as an Exhibition Manager and Curator, organizing cultural programs within the academic institution. She is a contributing art writer for IE Insight, the knowledge hub of IE University, and co-authored the book "Ideas to Shape the Future", with her article on “The Future of Creating, Collecting, and Curating Visual Arts.” Her expertise extends beyond creation to thought leadership in the art market - having spoken at conferences for The Royal Photographic Society of Spain, IE University, and The Art Market Agency. She was named among “10 Women in the Art World to Follow” by Singulart Magazine. In 2019, Viet Ha was honored as one of "200 Influential Vietnam Global Leaders" by the Vietnam Embassy in Spain and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In 2024, her debut art photography book “Like a Painting: Through the Eyes of the Soul” was published by Snap Collective (Denmark), and is now housed in the Royal Danish Library, Copenhagen. Viet Ha Tran is selected as one of the Top 25 Artists to Collect in 2025 by Artsper, Europe's leading art marketplace. This recognition highlights artists whose work is set to make a significant impact in the coming year.

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