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Work Song

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

Questions & Answers

What underlying hue runs through "Work Song" by Wang Wenbin?

"Work Song" leans toward an ochre to sepia tone.

What stage of Wang Wenbin's career does "Work Song" (1962) belong to?

The 1962 date places "Work Song" in the Late Medieval of Wang Wenbin's development.

Is "Work Song" by Wang Wenbin kept in the artist's home country?

No - the artwork is kept abroad. Wang Wenbin was born in China, and the original "Work Song" is held in a museum in People's Republic of China.

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)

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.

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