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One Thousand Mountains Vying for Beauty

Fu Baoshi Chinese

dated 1963

Not on view

Fu’s late landscapes reflect both his direct encounter with nature and his continuing use of traditional artistic devices. Here, the deep vista, defined by layered ranks of mountains rendered in progressively paler shades of ink, reflects Song dynasty (960–1279) principles for how to suggest recession.

One Thousand Mountains Vying for Beauty, 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: One Thousand Mountains Vying for Beauty

Artist: Fu Baoshi (Chinese, 1904–1965)

Date: dated 1963

Culture: China

Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper

Dimensions: Image: 34 5/8 x 13 9/16 in. (87.9 x 34.5 cm)

Classification: Paintings

Credit Line: Lent by Nanjing Museum

Accession Number: SL.8.2012.2.70

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