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Level Sands and Descending Geese

Fu Baoshi Chinese

dated 1962

Not on view

Level Sands and Descending Geese was one of the “Eight Views of the Xiao and Xiang Rivers” that were first painted in the Northern Song era (960–1127) following poems of the same theme composed by Song Di (act. late 11th century). Fu Baoshi painted this image several times in his last years. The contemplative mood and sense of isolation evoked by the painting may suggest something of the artist’s own mental state at this time.

Level Sands and Descending Geese, Fu Baoshi (Chinese, 1904–1965), Album leaf, ink on paper, China — Due to rights restrictions, this image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Title: Level Sands and Descending Geese

Artist: Fu Baoshi (Chinese, 1904–1965)

Date: dated 1962

Culture: China

Medium: Album leaf, ink on paper

Dimensions: Image: 18 11/16 x 27 3/8 in. (47.4 x 69.5 cm)

Classification: Paintings

Credit Line: Lent by Nanjing Museum

Accession Number: SL.8.2012.2.74

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