Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Prince Cheng Yongxing in 1765.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

What movement is Untitled?

Untitled is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

Untitled

Prince Cheng Yongxing , 1765

Untitled is an ink painting by the Baroque artist Prince Cheng Yongxing. It dates from 1765 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Subject & Meaning

The work is classified as a landscape painting, depicting natural scenery rather than narrative figures or specific historical events.

The work is classified as a landscape painting, depicting natural scenery rather than narrative figures or specific historical events. Created by Prince Cheng Yongxing in 1765, the piece consists of eight album leaves executed in ink and color on paper. As a landscape genre work, its subject matter focuses on the representation of the natural world, consistent with traditional Chinese painting practices of the period. The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds the collection, which originates from China.

Technique & Style

Created in 1765 by Prince Cheng Yongxing, this work comprises eight album leaves executed in ink and color on paper. The piece is classified as a landscape painting, reflecting the traditional genre conventions of its time and place of origin, China. As a miniature album, the format suggests an intimate mode of viewing, where each leaf functions as a distinct yet cohesive component of the whole.

The application of ink and pigment on paper supports the delicate handling required for such small-scale works, emphasizing precision in brushwork and composition typical of the period's scholarly artistic practices.

History & Provenance

Untitled by Prince Cheng Yongxing was created in 1765, a date confirmed by both the internal catalog record and the Wikidata entry. The work consists of eight album leaves executed in ink and color on paper, produced in China. It is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, as documented in the Wikidata record, which also locates the work there. No further details regarding commission, prior ownership, or chain of custody are recorded in the available sources.

Overview

This untitled work, created in 1765 by Prince Cheng Yongxing, comprises eight album leaves painted with ink and color on paper. As a series of paintings, it presents a cohesive landscape theme, typical of the intimate and contemplative format of miniature albums. The collection offers a glimpse into the artistic practice of a princely figure during the Qing dynasty, showcasing his engagement with traditional Chinese landscape aesthetics.