Sweeping Away the Snow before a Bridge
Artist
Fei Danxu
(Chinese, 1801 - 1850)
Date1838
DynastyQing dynasty (1644–1911), Reign of the Daoguang emperor
MaterialsInk and colors on gold-flecked paper
DimensionsH. 12 in x W. 24 1/8 in, H. 30.48 cm x W. 61.28 cm
Credit LineGift of Joseph and Nancy Wang in memory of Dr. and Mrs. Hsin-Chung Wang
Object number1998.32.l
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsPainting
On View
Not on viewSignedArtist signature and date: For my XX?? Brother, Fei Danxu, in the fall of the year wuxu(1838). 戊戌秋仲，(虛空两字)兄大人。費丹旭。
Seal: Xiaolou 曉樓(朱文方印); Seal of Danxu 丹旭印(白文方印)。
MarkingsWuxu year (1838), three seals
More InformationAn elaborately dressed young girl leans on a withered tree, her hand jabbing at a bloom on the ground. She is taking a break from clearing the snow away from a path leading to a bridge over the frozen river. The artist was interested in capturing the effect of snowy roads, rocks, and trees; all are suggested by empty areas untouched by the brush. The contrast of green, shiny red, and black against gold forms the foundation of the painting, creating an overall palette of vibrant colors.
Subject
- woman
- landscape
- snow
