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Spring Radiance

Fu Baoshi Chinese

dated 1945

Not on view

Fu covered almost the entire surface of this painting with dilute ink washes to evoke the moisture-laden atmosphere of a spring day when willow trees sprout new leaves and grasses grow dense. Through this lyrical setting strolls a lady accompanied by her maid carrying a pipa. The women’s attire, the musical instrument, and the beauty spots on both women’s faces all recall images of court ladies found in the painting of the Tang dynasty (618–907), while their self-conscious poses and synchronized, fluid movement recall dancers on stage.

Spring Radiance, Fu Baoshi (Chinese, 1904–1965), Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper, China — Due to rights restrictions, this image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Title: Spring Radiance

Artist: Fu Baoshi (Chinese, 1904–1965)

Date: dated 1945

Culture: China

Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper

Dimensions: Image: 54 5/16 x 16 in. (138 x 40.6 cm)

Classification: Paintings

Credit Line: Lent by a private collection, New York

Accession Number: SL.8.2012.3.5

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