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DiaporamaStrength in Numbers
Oil On Canvas- WallArt
1936- Modern
129.0 x 222.0 cm
CAFA Art Museum
Painted in 1936, Strength in Numbers was put on display at the first annual exhibition of the Chinese Artists Association. It was also one of the pieces that Zhang Anzhi became known for. This painting depicts workers pulling a mine car up a slope. The momentum portrayed through the workers’ arms demonstrates life’s struggles, showing common people’s sufferings and struggles as well as the mighty, invincible will of the miners. The scene of the workers sweating under the scorching sun and making a concerted effort to push the car also implies the artist
zhang anzhi (1911 – 1991)
Explore the oil paintings of Zhang Anzhi, a Chinese artist & Olympian (1911-1991). Known for blending tradition & modern techniques, his work reflects China's art legacy.
CAFA Art Museum (Beijing, People's Republic of China)
Discover Beijing's CAFA Art Museum to explore an extraordinary collection of over 2,000 Ming Dynasty scroll paintings and modern Chinese masterpieces within a stunning architectural space designed by Arata Isozaki.
About this artwork
- Title: Strength in Numbers
- Artist: zhang anzhi
- Year: 1936
- Original dimensions: 129.0 x 222.0 cm
- Format: Panoramic
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: CAFA Art Museum
- Medium type: WallArt
- Purpose: Focal
- Keywords: collective effort , mining workers , 1930s chinese art
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