Wang Yuanqi
Wang Yuanqi: A Master of Qing Dynasty Landscape
Early Life and Education
Wang Yuanqi (王原祁) was born in 1642 in Taicang, Jiangsu province, China.
He came from a family with a strong artistic tradition; his grandfather, Wang Shimin, was a renowned painter of the early Qing dynasty.
Yuanqi received rigorous training in painting from his grandfather, laying the foundation for his future artistic endeavors.
His style name was 'Mao-
ching' and his sobriquet was 'Lu-t’ai'.
Career as a Court Official
Wang Yuanqi rose to prominence as a court official during the Qing dynasty, beginning shortly after its establishment in 1644.
He served with distinction and was eventually appointed curator of the imperial collection under the Kangxi Emperor.
This position granted him access to a vast array of artworks, further enriching his artistic knowledge and influencing…
