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Thatched Hut of Great Purity

Fu Baoshi Chinese

dated 1945

Not on view

In his late years, the artist Shitao (1642–1707) wrote a letter to his relative and fellow artist Bada Shanren (1624–1705) requesting a painting of his residence, the “Thatched Hut of Great Purity.” The letter specifies the painting’s size and contents, including “several old trees” and “an old man in a pavilion, but not a monk, as [Shitao] wears his hair and cap.” Fu took the letter’s request as the inspiration for this painting.

Thatched Hut of Great Purity, Fu Baoshi (Chinese, 1904–1965), Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper, China — This image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Title: Thatched Hut of Great Purity

Artist: Fu Baoshi (Chinese, 1904–1965)

Date: dated 1945

Culture: China

Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper

Dimensions: Image: 54 x 16 3/4 in. (137.2 x 42.6 cm)

Classification: Paintings

Credit Line: Lent by Nanjing Museum

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