Strength in NumbersZhang Anzhi · 1936

  • Painting mediumOil On Canvas
  • Medium typeWallArt
  • Creation date1936
  • Art periodModern
  • Dimensions129.0 x 222.0 cm
  • MuseumCAFA Art Museum
Painted in 1936, Strength in Numbers was put on display at the first annual exhibition of the Chinese Artists Association. It was also one of the pieces that Zhang Anzhi became known for. This painting depicts workers pulling a mine car up a slope. The momentum portrayed through the workers’ arms demonstrates life’s struggles, showing common people’s sufferings and struggles as well as the mighty, invincible will of the miners. The scene of the workers sweating under the scorching sun and making a concerted effort to push the car also implies the artist

Zhang Anzhi (1911 – 1991)

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About this artwork

  • Title: Strength in Numbers
  • Artist: Zhang Anzhi
  • Year: 1936
  • Original dimensions: 129.0 x 222.0 cm
  • Format: Panoramic
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Where to see it: CAFA Art Museum
  • Medium type: WallArt
  • Purpose: Focal
  • Keywords: collective effort, mining workers, 1930s chinese art

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The creation of "Strength in Numbers" by Zhang Anzhi is dated 1936.

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Zhang Anzhi was 25 years old when creating "Strength in Numbers" in 1936. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1911.

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"Strength in Numbers" was created by Zhang Anzhi. The information on this page describes Zhang Anzhi's original work.

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"Strength in Numbers" by Zhang Anzhi is on display at the CAFA Art Museum, Beijing, People's Republic of China. The museum listing refers to the original work, not to reproductions.

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"Strength in Numbers" belongs to the Modern era.

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