Fu Baoshi’s Waterfall View Axis

[Axis of Fu Baoshi’s Waterfall Observation Map]

Axis of “Waterfall Observation Map”, modern times, Fu Baoshi’s painting, paper based, color setting, vertical 110 cm, horizontal 31.5 cm
The title of this painting is: “Made by Dong Chuan with Baoshi.” The seal is “Private Seal with Baoshi”, with a square seal in white text, and “Often Drunken”, with a rectangular seal in Zhu text
The difficulty of using a paintbrush to express a waterfall lies in how to display the momentum of the water inlet, the source of the waterfall. It is precisely because of the unique expression of the water inlet that “The Painting of Watching the Waterfall” is the most skillful theme that Fu Baoshi often draws. The ancients mostly used line drawing to hook the water outlet, but instead of using it, they used scattered peaks and rocks to wipe the water outlet. Through their layout, the texture and momentum of the flowing water were reflected. The myriad gestures of the water instantly solidified in the picture, making it imaginative. Fu Baoshi often mentioned that a painter should have their own “unique skill”, which is to use unique brush and ink techniques. Only through innovation in pen and ink can achievements and gains be achieved. The innovation of Waterfall and Waterfall is based on his understanding of the ancient adage of “learning from the outside, learning from the source of the heart”, in-depth observation of natural mountains and rivers, and rational thinking and induction, which has an impact on later generations
This painting, painted by the artist in his early years, has a dense composition, with waterfalls and fountains winding down along the mountain, and the water is turbulent, with a galloping momentum of ten thousand horses. The three stood on the stone platform, immersed in the magnificent and colorful mountain scenery and the deafening sound of water, and happily forgot to return. The painter’s depiction of the waterfall is natural and smooth, either with a straight sweep, or with careful cleaning. It is rough without losing its charm, and exquisite with a prominent expression. It is very accessible
This picture is donated by Mrs. Fu Baoshi, Luo Shihui.