Myriad Bamboo in Mist and Rain
1944
110.0 x 63.0 cm
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.
This painting was inspired by a sudden rainstorm that Fu experienced while strolling on a mountain path. Struck by the scene’s beauty, he later created this painting. In writing about the event he observed, “This is creativity by chance, based on the spontaneity of the artist’s intuitive response. Yet, one accidental achievement is based on uncountable travels from which the artist gains nourishment.”
About this artwork
- Title: Myriad Bamboo in Mist and Rain
- Artist: Fu Baoshi
- Year: 1944
- Original dimensions: 110.0 x 63.0 cm
- Format: Tall
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Color intensity: Monochromatic
- Perceived brightness: brilliant