Who painted 歷代集繪冊宋李嵩花籃?

歷代集繪冊宋李嵩花籃 was painted by Li Song in 1196.

Where can I see 歷代集繪冊宋李嵩花籃?

歷代集繪冊宋李嵩花籃 is held by National Palace Museum.

What movement is 歷代集繪冊宋李嵩花籃?

歷代集繪冊宋李嵩花籃 is associated with Song dynasty landscape.

Artwork

歷代集繪冊宋李嵩花籃

Li Song , 1196

歷代集繪冊宋李嵩花籃 is an unspecified painting by the Song dynasty landscape artist Li Song. It dates from 1196 and is held in the collection of the National Palace Museum.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1196 by the Song‑dynasty artist Li Song, this silk painting depicts a wicker basket brimming with blossoms. The composition is set against a subdued brown ground framed by a light beige border, lending the work a calm, harmonious atmosphere.

Subject & Meaning

The central motif is a collection of red, white and pink flowers arranged within the basket, their lively grouping suggesting natural abundance and the fleeting beauty of seasonal growth. The subtle movement implied by the flower placement conveys a sense of vitality within a restrained setting.

Technique & Style

Executed on fine silk, the piece employs delicate brushwork and a restrained palette of earthy tones—brown, beige and muted greens—to emphasize texture and form. A small Chinese inscription in the lower left corner adds a scholarly touch, typical of literati paintings of the period.

History & Provenance

The work is part of the National Palace Museum’s collection, where it is displayed as an example of Li Song’s contribution to the tradition of flower basket paintings during the late Northern Song era.