Song of Sixteen Characters: Poem by Mao Zedong
1958
34.0 x 50.0 cm
The speed and motion of soldiers and horses, as well as the flames and smoke swirling into the sky, convey a powerful sense of the urgency of battle. Fu’s image is only loosely based on Mao’s poem: Mountain.The sea collapses and the river boils.Innumerable horses raceInsanely into the peak of battle.
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: Song of Sixteen Characters: Poem by Mao Zedong
- Artist: Fu Baoshi
- Year: 1958
- Original dimensions: 34.0 x 50.0 cm
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Main color: Plum
- Perceived brightness: brilliant