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
Is there a timeline of Wang Xi's works?
A timeline of Wang Xi's works exists: the artist's Artwork Timeline page orders the artworks by creation date.
Where can I see the color profile of Wang Xi's work?
The Palette Genome of Wang Xi is a page that presents the color profile of the artist's body of work.
How do I find works by Wang Xi in a specific palette?
Wang Xi's works can be browsed by color palette on the artist's By Palettes page.
