After Mao Zedong’s “Saying Goodbye to the God of Disease (I)”
1958
34.0 x 50.0 cm
This painting was inspired by the first of two poems by Mao on eradicating disease: And if the cowherd who lives on a starAsks about the god of plagues,Tell him, happy or sad, the god is gone,Washed away in the waters. In Fu’s illustration, a desolate scene of calamity is relieved by the appearance of the mythical herdboy announcing the arrival of better times.
Fu Baoshi (1904 – 1965)
Explore Fu Baoshi's captivating landscape paintings & figure art – a pioneer of modern Chinese painting. Inspired by Shi Tao, he blended Japanese techniques with traditional styles.
About this artwork
- Title: After Mao Zedong’s “Saying Goodbye to the God of Disease (I)”
- Artist: Fu Baoshi
- Year: 1958
- Original dimensions: 34.0 x 50.0 cm
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Color hue: Green to Violet Spectrum
- Perceived brightness: brilliant