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Viewing a Waterfall from a Mountain Ridge

Fu Baoshi Chinese

dated 1945

Not on view

The series of waterfalls that cascade through a mountain valley in this painting exemplify Fu Baoshi’s equal mastery of describing both rocky masses and flowing water. Only a few dry lines indicate the rush of the stream, while rich layers of ink wash and scumbled brushstrokes define the rocky cliffs and foliage of the defile.

Viewing a Waterfall from a Mountain Ridge, 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: Viewing a Waterfall from a Mountain Ridge

Artist: Fu Baoshi (Chinese, 1904–1965)

Date: dated 1945

Culture: China

Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper

Dimensions: Image: 43 1/8 x 12 1/16 in. (109.5 x 30.7 cm)

Classification: Paintings

Credit Line: Lent by Nanjing Museum

Accession Number: SL.8.2012.2.15

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