Wang Ximeng (1096-1120?) 王希孟
Wang Ximeng (Chinese: 王希孟; pinyin: Wáng Xīmèng; Wade–Giles: Wang Hsi-meng) (1096–1119)[1] was a Chinese painter during the Song Dynasty. A prodigy, Wang was one of the most renowned court painters of the Northern Song period, and was taught personally by Emperor Huizong of Song himself. He died at the age of 23.
A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains
Wang's only surviving work is an 11.9 meter (39 ft) long scroll titled A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains (千里江山). The painting, finished by Wang when he was only 18 in 1113, was one of the largest in Chinese history, and has been described as one of the greatest works of Chinese art. The painting is in the permanent collection of the Palace Museum in Beijing.
A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains (a complete view) 千里江山圖
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A Thousand Li of River (a Complete view) 千里江山圖
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A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains (A complete view in 11 sections)
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A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains (section 11 of 11)
A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains (A complete view in 4 sections)
A Thousand Li of River and Mountains (First complete view in 4 sections).
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