Leaf 11: Two Elders Gazing at the Waterfall

This set of fan paintings offers glimpses into the artist’s private world and differs from the state-commissioned works that fulfilled his social duty. Whether depicting travelers in green mountains or a recluse listening to the sound of rushing water, the artwork and its subject matter are vehicles for self-expression. In his portrait of Du Fu, Fu mentioned his wife’s return from training with the Communist Party. The inscription provides insight into the life experience and public duties of each family in a revolutionary society.

A fan-shaped ink painting depicts two men with light skin tones standing on a rocky ledge in the center. Both wear long white robes and look toward a vertical waterfall. The landscape features soft gray ink washes and textured brushstrokes representing misty trees. Dark, jagged rocks occupy the lower center, while a small red square seal is stamped in the lower left corner.

Leaf 11: Two Elders Gazing at the Waterfall

1960s

Fu Baoshi

(Chinese, 1904–1965)

China

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