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StatsMountain Spirit
1945
45.0 x 57.0 cm
The heroine of “Mountain Spirit,” an ancient ode from the shamanistic Nine Songs, a literary cycle attributed to Qu Yuan (343–278 B.C.), was a major inspiration for Fu Baoshi’s figure painting. The subject, plausibly identified as a goddess associated with poetic eroticism, manifests herself as “theclouds of morning and the rain of evening”; hence Fu always portrayed her moving through a turbulent mist-filled sky. Although the text describes her wearing “a coat of fig leaves with a rabbit-floss girdle,” Fu depicts her in a white flowing robe with long fluttering sashes in the manner of Gu Kaizhi (ca. 345–406). Her rouged cheeks and lips and longing gaze intensify the sensuality of her curved silhouette.
Questions & Answers
What saturation and intensity does "Mountain Spirit" by Fu Baoshi show?
The colors of "Mountain Spirit" by Fu Baoshi show a muted saturation with a monochromatic intensity.
Who created "Mountain Spirit"?
"Mountain Spirit" was created by Fu Baoshi. The information on this page describes Fu Baoshi's original work.
How much light do the colors of "Mountain Spirit" appear to reflect?
"Mountain Spirit" by Fu Baoshi has a bright balance luminance. Luminance describes how much light the colors appear to reflect.
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: Mountain Spirit
- Artist: Fu Baoshi
- Year: 1945
- Original dimensions: 45.0 x 57.0 cm
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Color palette: Neutrals
- Perceived brightness: brilliant