Attributed to Bui Xuan Phai, Vietnamese, 1920 to 1988, oil painting on canvas depicting a Hanoi cityscape scene. Signed lower left. Framed. Bui Xuan Phai was a Vietnamese painter. He is famous for the painting of Hanoi Old Quarters. He also painted the actors and musicians of Vietnamese opera. Phai was heavily influenced by the works of great European artists such as Picasso, Matisse, and Chagall. Phais early works portrays the soul of Hanois in the 50s, 60s, and 70s. The style in Phais paintings often have bold outlines, putting emphasis and depth to depth and people. Through Phais paintings, he sends a message of memory, nostalgia, and sadness. In addition to painting the soul of Hanoi, he also painted portraits, countryside, nude, and still life. Modern and Contemporary South Asian Fine Art, Cityscape and Genre Scene Oil Paintings, Wall Art, and Collectibles. One of a kind artwork.