Artwork

元趙雍駿馬圖 軸

元趙雍駿馬圖 軸, by Zhao Yong, unspecified, 1352
元趙雍駿馬圖 軸, by Zhao Yong, unspecified, 1352

元趙雍駿馬圖 軸 is an unspecified painting by the Yuan dynasty literati painting artist Zhao Yong. It dates from 1352 and is held in the collection of the National Palace Museum.

About this work

Overview

元趙雍駿馬圖 軀 is a 14th-century Chinese painting on silk, created in 1352 by Zhao Yong during the Yuan dynasty. The work is characterized by a serene landscape composition featuring horses and natural elements.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a tranquil scene with multiple horses of varying colors (brown, white, black) in the foreground, set against a backdrop of trees and a distant mountain range, conveying harmony and balance.

Technique & Style

Executed on silk with a muted color palette, the painting exemplifies traditional Chinese artistic principles, emphasizing simplicity and compositional harmony, reflective of Yuan dynasty aesthetics.

History & Provenance

Created by Zhao Yong in 1352, the painting is now part of the collection at the National Palace Museum.

宋李唐江山小景卷
宋李唐江山小景卷, Li Tang

Artist & collection

Portrait of Zhao Yong

Artist

Zhao Yong

Chinese, 1289–after 1360

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Frequently asked questions

Who painted 元趙雍駿馬圖 軸?

元趙雍駿馬圖 軸 was painted by Zhao Yong in 1352.

Where can I see 元趙雍駿馬圖 軸?

元趙雍駿馬圖 軸 is held by National Palace Museum.

What movement is 元趙雍駿馬圖 軸?

元趙雍駿馬圖 軸 is associated with Yuan dynasty literati painting.