The Three Gorges
- 1962
- 38.0 x 255.0 cm
This superb painting of the Three Gorges of the Yangzi River captures the force, sweep, and flow of the river, and the light and atmosphere of the landscape. The distance, near and far, is well articulated with contrasting light and shade. An overall emphasis on the spatial relationship of motifs enhances the painting’s structural integration and pictorial unity.
Questions & Answers
How old was Fu Baoshi when creating "The Three Gorges" in 1962?
Fu Baoshi made "The Three Gorges" at the age of 58. The artist was born in 1904 and the work is dated 1962.
Toward which tone does "The Three Gorges" lean?
A green to violet spectrum hue runs through "The Three Gorges" by Fu Baoshi.
How harmonious are the colors of "The Three Gorges" by Fu Baoshi?
The color harmony of "The Three Gorges" is recorded as unified palette.
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: The Three Gorges
- Artist: Fu Baoshi
- Year: 1962
- Original dimensions: 38.0 x 255.0 cm
- Format: Panoramic
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Color palette: Neutrals
- Color intensity: Monochromatic