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Trackers along the Jialing River

Duan Ganqing Chinese

1940s

Not on view

The Jialing River, which flows across the middle of Sichuan Province, in southwest China, is known for its steep descents and rapid torrents. The trackers pulling ships upstream at this site were featured in several woodcuts that glorified the working class and sympathized with their hardship in the 1940s. Duan Ganqing, a native of Shanxi Province, was a major force behind China’s modern woodcut movement. This work represents his characteristic simple but powerful designs and vigorous lines to fully capture the struggle between man and nature.

Trackers along the Jialing River, Duan Ganqing (Chinese (1902–1956)), Woodblock print; ink on paper, China — This image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Title: Trackers along the Jialing River

Artist: Duan Ganqing (Chinese (1902–1956))

Date: 1940s

Culture: China

Medium: Woodblock print; ink on paper

Dimensions: Image: 6 5/16 x 13 1/4 in. (16 x 33.6 cm)
Overall: 16 x 22 in. (40.6 x 55.9 cm)

Classification: Prints

Credit Line: On loan from the British Museum

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