Artist: Georgette Chen
Art Style: Post-Impressionist, Nanyang style
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: Approx. 22.5 × 17.5 cm
Exhibition History: Part of National Gallery Singapore’s permanent collection
Provenance: Gift from the Lee Foundation
Subject Matter: Portrait of the artist herself—confidence, identity, and presence
Collection: National Gallery Singapore
Preservation Status: Stable and well-preserved under museum standards
Preservation History: Maintained as part of national collection
Retention Policy: Permanent collection
Archival Location: National Gallery Singapore archives
Backup Status: High-resolution digital copies archived
Parent Collection: Nanyang Style Artworks, National Gallery Singapore
Sub Collections: Works by Georgette Chen
Related Items: Artist and Model (Liu Kang), other Nanyang-era portraits
Accessibility Features: Displayed with interpretive signage, accessible online through gallery portal
Accessibility Compliance: Conforms to institutional accessibility standards
Copyright Status: In Copyright
Copyright Holder: National Gallery Singapore
License Terms: Educational/research use only; reproduction requires permission
Jurisdiction: Singapore
Cultural Significance: Iconic representation of Georgette Chen and a key Nanyang-era artwork; highlights her contribution to local visual identity and modern art in Singapore
Cultural Context: Reflects her training in Paris and New York and her role in shaping Singapore’s art scene post-1953
Access Statistics: Frequently referenced in exhibitions and publications on modern Singapore art
Citation Information: National Gallery Singapore. “Self Portrait” by Georgette Chen, c. 1934. Gift of Lee Foundation.
User Feedback: Admired for confidence, technique, and historical importance in local art canon
Educational Use: Ideal for teaching Nanyang style, artist self-portraiture, and Singapore art history
Curriculum Alignment: Art History, Visual Arts, Southeast Asian Studies
Learning Objectives: 1.Analyze stylistic traits of post-impressionist technique in Chen’s self-portrait. 2.Explore the significance of self-representation in constructing artistic identity.
