Early California Directory

S.C. YUAN (1911 - 1974)


“Art should have something to say to the viewer,
and only then is it honest art,
which has permanent value.” S.C. Yuan


As one of the most coveted artists represented in our gallery, S.C. Yuan has been acknowledged as one of the Monterey Peninsula’s most respected artists of his time. Yuan’s ability to blend both Chinese and western traditions on canvas continues to endear both the casual observer as well as passionate art collectors. Exhibited nationally in his lifetime, his artistic legacy today has garnered an international audience.


Abstract

Afternoon - Street Scene in Mexico Carmel highlands

"Abstract"

"Afternoon" - Street Scene in Mexico

"Carmel Highlands"

Conway Summit

Family of Three

Figure on Chair

"Conway Summit"

"Family of Three" - Guanajuato, Mexico

"Figure on Chair"

Fishing

Fishing off the Pier Fishing off the Wharf
"Fishing" "Fishing off the Pier" "Fishing off the Wharf" - Monterey

Flute Player

Girl at the Sunny Shore

Lady with Red Blouse
"Flute Player" "Girl at the Sunny Shore" "Lady with Red Blouse"
 
Marigolds Market Place with Hotel Monterey Pine

"Marigolds"

"Marketplace with Hotel"

"Monterey Pine"

Mykonos Pastures Pine Tree - Ronda, Spain

"Mykonos"

"Pastures"

"Pine Tree" - Ronda, Spain

Portrait of Young Lady Rain Red Bouganvillea

"Portrait of Young Lady"

"Rain"

"Red Bougainvillea"

Standing Nude by a Chair Still Life with Bowl of Fruit Still Life with Glass Bowl of Fruit

"Standing Nude by a Chair"

"Still Life with Bowl of Fruit"

"Still Life with Glass Bowl of Fruit"

Still Life with Tea Kettle Summer Trees The Fishermans Wife

"Still Life with Tea Kettle"

"Summer Trees"

"The Fisherman's Wife"

Three Horses Twin Pines Vase with Pink Flowers

"Three Horses"

"Twin Pines"

"Vase with Pink Flowers"

Veteran Cypress West Coast Woman Reading

"Veteran Cypress"

"West Coast"

"Woman Reading"

  Yellow Roses in a Celadon Vase  
 

"Yellow Roses in a Celadon Vase"

 

Artist Biography