Artwork

清 (傳)王翬 雪景山水圖 軸|Snowscape

清  (傳)王翬  雪景山水圖  軸|Snowscape, by Wang Hui, ink, 1682
清  (傳)王翬  雪景山水圖  軸|Snowscape, by Wang Hui, ink, 1682

清 (傳)王翬 雪景山水圖 軸|Snowscape is an ink painting by the Baroque artist Wang Hui. It dates from 1682 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Subject & Meaning

Created in 1682, this hanging scroll presents a winter scene in which snow on mountainous terrain is the principal subject.

The work depicts a snow-covered mountain landscape, fitting the traditional Chinese genre of landscape painting. Created in 1682, this hanging scroll presents a winter scene in which snow on mountainous terrain is the principal subject. It is attributed in some records to Wang Hui and in others to an anonymous painter; either way the imagery focuses on the natural forms of snow and mountains, without additional narrative figures or explicit symbolic objects.

Technique & Style

Dated 1682 and attributed to Wang Hui, this hanging scroll is executed in ink and color on paper. It functions as a landscape painting depicting snow-covered mountains, characteristic of the genre, and is alternatively catalogued in some records as the work of an anonymous painter. The paper support carries the ink washes and color that define the winter scene in the scroll format typical of Chinese landscape painting.

History & Provenance

Snowscape, attributed to Wang Hui and dated 1682, is a hanging scroll in ink and color on paper, produced in China. It belongs to the landscape genre and depicts a snow-covered mountain scene. The work is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

While the attribution lists Wang Hui, the object is described in some records as the work of an anonymous painter. No specific accession number or exhibition history is provided in the available documentation.

Overview

This hanging scroll, titled Snowscape, is attributed to the Qing dynasty painter Wang Hui and dates to 1682. Executed in ink and color on paper, the work presents a serene winter landscape. It exemplifies the traditional Chinese format of a vertical scroll, designed for contemplative viewing, and showcases the artist's engagement with natural scenery.

清   王翬   倣李成雪霽圖   軸|Snow Clearing: Landscape after Li Cheng
清 王翬 倣李成雪霽圖 軸|Snow Clearing: Landscape after Li Cheng, Wang Hui

Artist & collection

Portrait of Wang Hui

Artist

Wang Hui

Chinese, 1632–1717

Frequently asked questions

Who painted 清 (傳)王翬 雪景山水圖 軸|Snowscape?

清 (傳)王翬 雪景山水圖 軸|Snowscape was painted by Wang Hui in dated 1682.

Where can I see 清 (傳)王翬 雪景山水圖 軸|Snowscape?

清 (傳)王翬 雪景山水圖 軸|Snowscape is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

What movement is 清 (傳)王翬 雪景山水圖 軸|Snowscape?

清 (傳)王翬 雪景山水圖 軸|Snowscape is associated with Baroque.