Who painted 清畫院畫十二月月令圖十二月軸?

清畫院畫十二月月令圖十二月軸 was painted by court painter in 1736.

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清畫院畫十二月月令圖十二月軸 is held by National Palace Museum.

What movement is 清畫院畫十二月月令圖十二月軸?

清畫院畫十二月月令圖十二月軸 is associated with Rococo painting.

Artwork

清畫院畫十二月月令圖十二月軸

court painter , 1736

清畫院畫十二月月令圖十二月軸 is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist court painter. It dates from 1736 and is held in the collection of the National Palace Museum.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1736 by a painter attached to the imperial court, this silk scroll depicts a winter scene associated with the twelfth month of the traditional Chinese calendar. The work is part of the collection of the National Palace Museum in Taipei and measures several meters in length, allowing a panoramic view of a mountainous landscape populated by figures and animals.

Subject & Meaning

The composition presents a tranquil winter environment where a range of hills and trees recede into the distance behind a cluster of buildings. In the foreground, a small group of people gathers near a structure, suggesting communal activity typical of the seasonal month, while domestic animals move through the scene, reinforcing the everyday life motif.

Technique & Style

Executed on silk with delicate brushwork, the painting employs a restrained palette of browns, grays, and muted earth tones to convey the cold, subdued atmosphere of December. The artist uses layered washes and fine ink lines to render the texture of rock, foliage, and architectural details, achieving depth through atmospheric perspective.

History & Provenance

The scroll was produced during the reign of the Qianlong emperor, a period noted for refined court art. It entered the National Palace Museum’s holdings as part of the extensive imperial collection transferred to Taiwan in the mid‑20th century, where it remains accessible for research and public exhibition.