Fish
601
26.0cm x 51.0cm
Bada Shanren harbored strong loyalist sentiments well into his old age and often used painting to express his defiant spirit. The fish in this painting is typical of his bold, enigmatic images. Its upturned eye creates a vivid impression of indignation that is almost human. Seemingly suspended in midair with its tail half cropped, the fish may symbolize the displacement and bereavement of all native Chinese. With its menacing stare and a bulging belly, the fish compares most closely with similar images created in the early 1690s.
bada shanren(1626 – 1705)
Discover Bada Shanren (1626-1705), a unique Ming/Qing painter known for minimalist landscapes, calligraphy & poignant metaphors reflecting dynastic change. Explore his evocative art.
关于此作品
- 标题: Fish
- 艺术家: bada shanren
- 年份: 601
- 原尺寸: 26.0cm x 51.0cm
- 格式: Panoramic
- 版权状态: 公有领域
- 配色方案: Earthy
- 色彩色调: Ochre to Sepia