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Spring Radiance

Fu Baoshi Chinese
dated 1945
Not on view
Returned to lender
This work of art was on loan to the museum and has since been returned to its lender.
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.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • 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
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art