Who painted Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains (Ziming Scroll)?

Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains (Ziming Scroll) was painted by Huang Gongwang in 1338.

Where can I see Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains (Ziming Scroll)?

Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains (Ziming Scroll) is held by National Palace Museum.

What movement is Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains (Ziming Scroll)?

Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains (Ziming Scroll) is associated with Yuan dynasty literati painting.

Artwork

Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains (Ziming Scroll)

Huang Gongwang , 1338

Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains (Ziming Scroll) is an unspecified painting by the Yuan dynasty literati painting artist Huang Gongwang. It dates from 1338 and is held in the collection of the National Palace Museum.

About this work

Overview

Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains (Ziming Scroll) is a landscape painting created by Huang Gongwang in 1338. It is a representative work of the Yuan literati movement, embodying the artistic and scholarly ideals of the time.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene landscape of mist-shrouded mountains and rivers, evoking a quiet, contemplative atmosphere. The scenery is characteristic of traditional Chinese landscape painting, conveying a sense of harmony between nature and the human spirit.

Technique & Style

The work is executed in a traditional style, with muted colors and visible brushstrokes that reflect the artist's hand. The technique is consistent with the practices of the Yuan dynasty's Four Masters, a group of scholar-artists known for their landscapes.

History & Provenance

Huang Gongwang, born in 1269 in Jiangsu province, was a painter, poet, and writer. The painting is now held in the collection of the National Palace Museum.

清柳堉山水圖卷|Traveling Amid Streams and Mountains, Liu Yu

Artist & collection

Artist

Huang Gongwang

Huang Gongwang (born 1269, Changshu, Jiangsu province, China, died 1354), birth name Lu Jian (Chinese: 陸堅; pinyin: Lù Jiān), was a Chinese painter, poet and writer born at the end of the Song dynasty in Changshu, Jiangsu.