Artwork
Dragon Boat Regatta
Dragon Boat Regatta is an ink painting by the Song dynasty painting artist Wang Zhenpeng. It dates from 1310 and is held in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts.
About this work
Overview
Dragon Boat Regatta is a silk painting created by Wang Zhenpeng in 1310. It is a representative work of the artist, known for his refined landscapes and architectural scenes.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a dragon boat regatta on a river, with a multi-story building on the opposite bank. The scene is animated by figures standing in the boats, all oriented in the same direction. A piece of writing on the left side of the composition may be a poem or message.
Technique & Style
Executed in delicate brushwork on silk, the painting reflects the refined aesthetics of the Song court tradition. Wang Zhenpeng's style is reminiscent of Li Gonglin, indicating a continuity of artistic values across dynasties.
History & Provenance
Created during the Yuan Dynasty, the painting is now held in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts.
Artist & collection
Artist
Wang Zhenpeng (simplified Chinese: 王振鹏; traditional Chinese: 王振鵬; pinyin: Wáng Zhènpéng; Wade–Giles: Wang Chên-p'êng); was a Chinese landscape painter who worked in the imperial court during the Yuan Dynasty (1271–1368).
