Portrait of Dr. Arthur M. Sackler

One painting of Dr. Arthur M. Sackler.

The son of well-known painter, Yuan Xiaoling, Yuan Xikun began making art at an early age, working in his father's studio. Yuan later studied at an academy of fine arts, Yunnan Art College. He was also mentored by Jian Zhaohe, a master of traditional Chinese painting. For many years, Yuan Xikun has functioned as a cultural ambassador, having been commissioned to create portraits of over 100 international politicians and celebrities in both ink-and-wash and bronze, including Koffi Annan, Jacques Chirac, Boris Yeltsin and President Clinton. He continues to participate in many international causes. In 1995, he established a private museum, Beijing Jintai Art Museum.

One painting of Dr. Arthur M. Sackler.

FSA A1999.37

Yuan Xikun

Thiel, Philip

Gift, 1999.

Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Archives

Collection descriptions

Archival materials

Paintings

Portraits

Portrait of Dr. Arthur M. Sackler. FSA.A1999.37. National Museum of Asian Art Archives. Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.

One painting, framed.

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Portraits

Collection is open for research.