In short
The Wang Xi painting most people know is A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains (1113), and you can see it at the The Palace Museum, Beijing. Out of 1 works by Wang Xi in our catalogue, these 1 are the best known. Each one comes with its year, its museum and a short note on what makes it stand out.
Wang Xi's top 10: the pieces everyone knows
Where you can see Wang Xi's paintings
Museo, jossa on eniten tämän sivun maalauksista.
| Museo | Kaupunki | Wang Xi teokset | Tämän listan maalaukset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing | 1 | A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains |
The famous Wang Xi pieces of each year
1113 is when every dated Wang Xi piece on this page was made. Here they are, most famous first.
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Pick a year to see its pieces.
Wang Xi paintings: what people want to know
What painting is Wang Xi best known for?See the answer
Top of the list is A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains (1113).
How old was Wang Xi at the time of A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains?See the answer
17 years old. Wang Xi was born in 1096, and A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains dates from 1113.
How many Wang Xi works are there?See the answer
We have 1 works by Wang Xi in our catalogue.
Which museums have Wang Xi's best-known paintings?See the answer
You'll find most of them in The Palace Museum (Beijing). The museum list above has the full breakdown.
Can I order a Wang Xi reproduction for my home?See the answer
Yes. Every painting on this page is available as a hand-painted oil reproduction or a print, in the size that suits you. Just open the painting's page to order.
Meet 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.