Who painted 元黃公望九珠峰翠圖軸?

元黃公望九珠峰翠圖軸 was painted by Huang Gongwang in 1319.

Where can I see 元黃公望九珠峰翠圖軸?

元黃公望九珠峰翠圖軸 is held by National Palace Museum.

Artwork

元黃公望九珠峰翠圖軸

元黃公望九珠峰翠圖軸 is an unspecified painting by Huang Gongwang. It dates from 1319 and is held in the collection of the National Palace Museum.

About this work

Overview

Created circa 1319, *Nine Pearl Peaks Amid Verdant Verdure* is a hanging scroll ink painting attributed to Huang Gongwang, a leading figure among the Yuan dynasty’s Four Masters. The work presents a tranquil mountainous scene rendered in monochrome, embodying the literati tradition that prized personal expression over decorative detail.

Subject & Meaning

The composition portrays a series of gently rising peaks, interspersed with clusters of trees and foliage that recede into misty distance. By arranging the landscape in layered tiers, the artist evokes a sense of harmonious balance between earth and sky, inviting contemplation of nature’s quiet grandeur.

Technique & Style

Huang employs a range of brushstrokes—from fine, dry lines that suggest distant rock faces to broader, wet washes that convey atmospheric depth. Large swaths of untouched paper serve as negative space, amplifying the feeling of openness and serenity while reinforcing the ink’s tonal contrasts.

History & Provenance

Born in 1269 in Changshu, Jiangsu, Huang Gongwang worked as a painter, poet, and scholar during the transition from the Song to the Yuan period. The scroll, a typical format for literati works, has been preserved within Chinese collections and is recognized as an exemplar of his mature style.

Artist & collection

Artist

Huang Gongwang

Huang Gongwang (born 1269, Changshu, Jiangsu province, China—died 1354), birth name Lu Jian (Chinese: 陸堅; pinyin: Lù Jiān), was a Chinese painter, poet and writer born at the end of the Song dynasty in Changshu, Jiangsu.