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.
Questions & Answers
How can I follow Wang Xi's work year by year?
Wang Xi's artworks can be seen in chronological order on the artist's Artwork Timeline page.
Can I browse Wang Xi's works by mood?
The Mood Room of Wang Xi is a page that arranges the artist's artworks by mood.
How popular are Wang Xi's artworks?
A Stats page exists for Wang Xi, presenting statistics about the artist's artworks on this website.
