Work Song
Other
1962
156.0 x 320.0 cm
CAFA Art Museum
Work Song was Wang Wenbin’s graduation work, the piece that made his name. The painting portrays the era candidly, depicting several country girls, placed above the eye level, singing and working together. The dynamic composition, with the subjects standing in a circle and reaching outward, creates an imposing visual effect and gives a sense of upward motion. Under the brilliant sunshine, the girls’ clothes become clear and transparent, and their youthful bodies are outlined with the sun
wang wenbin (1971 –)
Discover Wang Wenbin (汪文斌), a Chinese artist celebrated for poignant landscapes & depictions of daily life. Explore his Social Realism style & powerful themes.
CAFA Art Museum (Beijing, People's Republic of China)
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About this artwork
- Title: Work Song
- Artist: wang wenbin
- Year: 1962
- Original dimensions: 156.0 x 320.0 cm
- Format: Panoramic
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: CAFA Art Museum
- Creative period: Late Medieval
- Keywords: graduation artwork , group of women art , dynamic composition
- Color hue: Green Spectrum