Leaf 6: Ramblers by the Waterfall

This set of fan paintings expresses the artist’s personal life and differs from the state-commissioned works Fu painted to fulfill his social duty. Here, several of the paintings have dedicatory inscriptions to Fu’s wife, Luo Shihui, and his eldest daughter, Yishan. Not only do these inscriptions offer glimpses into the artist’s private life, they also reveal acutely felt emotions, especially the struggle of a loving father deeply troubled by a daughter’s illness.

A fan-shaped ink and wash painting depicts two figures with light skin tones in white robes standing amidst dense, gestural dark trees. On our far left, a slender white waterfall cascades down a rocky gray cliff. Radiating vertical folds segment the landscape. To our right, columns of black calligraphy are punctuated by a square red seal. A second, circular red seal anchors the bottom left corner.

Leaf 6: Ramblers by the Waterfall

1963

Fu Baoshi

(Chinese, 1904–1965)

China

Visually Similar by AI

Contact Us

The information about this object, including provenance, may not be currently accurate. If you notice a mistake or have additional information about this object, please fill out the appropriate request form linked below:

Update or Correct Artwork Information

Imagery or Rights for Non-Open-Access Artworks

Report a Website Issue

Further Questions About This Artwork

Artwork Page for Leaf 6: Ramblers by the Waterfall

Details / Information for Leaf 6: Ramblers by the Waterfall