Artwork

清院本清明上河圖 卷

清院本清明上河圖 卷, by court painter, unspecified, 1736
清院本清明上河圖 卷, by court painter, unspecified, 1736

清院本清明上河圖 卷 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. The work titled 清院本清明上河圖 (Q139385223) is a silk painting executed in 1736 by an artist serving the imperial court.

About this work

Overview

The work titled 清院本清明上河圖 (Q139385223) is a silk painting executed in 1736 by an artist serving the imperial court. It is part of the collection of the National Palace Museum, where it is displayed as an example of Qing‑dynasty court art.

Technique & Style

Rendered on silk, the painting employs the fine brushwork and delicate coloration typical of court commissions of the period. The medium allows for subtle gradations of ink and pigment, facilitating the detailed representation favored in official artworks of the era.

History & Provenance

Created in the mid‑18th century, the piece entered the holdings of the National Palace Museum, where it remains preserved. Its attribution to a court painter reflects the patronage system of the Qing imperial workshop, linking the work to the broader corpus of state‑sponsored visual culture.

Artist & collection

Artist

court painter

They spent their life painting emperors and empresses on silk scrolls that were rolled up and stored in palace closets.

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