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A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains (1113) is recorded as the most famous painting of Wang Xi; it is held by the The Palace Museum, Beijing. Of the 1 works by Wang Xi recorded in the catalogue, the 1 best known are listed below, each entry with its date, the holding museum and a note on the work.
Entries 1 to 10: the most famous Wang Xi paintings
Wang Xi: holding museums
Muzeum, které má v této kolekci nejvíce obrazů.
| Muzea | Město | Díla autora Wang Xi | Obrazy z tohoto seznamu |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing | 1 | A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains |
Year index: the principal Wang Xi paintings
Every dated Wang Xi entry on this page bears the date 1113; the works are listed by rank.
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Select a year to display its principal paintings.
Questions frequently consulted on Wang Xi's paintings
What is the best-known work of Wang Xi?Display the answer
A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains (1113).
How old was Wang Xi in the year of A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains?Display the answer
17 years: Wang Xi was born in 1096 and A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains is dated 1113.
How many works by Wang Xi does the catalogue record?Display the answer
The catalogue records 1 works by Wang Xi.
Where are the principal works of Wang Xi held?Display the answer
Principally in The Palace Museum (Beijing). The museum table above gives the full distribution.
Can reproductions of Wang Xi's works be ordered?Display the answer
Yes. Each work listed on this page can be ordered from its own entry as a hand-painted oil reproduction or a fine art print, in a size of your choice.
Biography of Wang Xi
The Prodigy of the Northern Song
Wang Ximeng was a Chinese painter active during the Northern Song dynasty. A remarkable prodigy, he was a student at the imperial court's school of paintings. His talent was recognized by Emperor Huizong of Song, who saw his potential and personally taught him. During his brief life, he created his only surviving work, a long blue-green scroll titled A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains, which he finished in 1113 at the age of 18.
The artist died at the age of 23. His singular masterpiece, which has been hailed as a masterpiece of Chinese art, is currently held in the permanent collection of the Palace Museum, Beijing.