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A Collection of Spring Fortune

Wang Chengpei , 1750

A Collection of Spring Fortune, by Wang Chengpei, unspecified, 1750
A Collection of Spring Fortune, by Wang Chengpei, unspecified, 1750

A Collection of Spring Fortune is an unspecified painting by the Qing dynasty painting artist Wang Chengpei. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the National Palace Museum.

About this work

Overview

A Collection of Spring Fortune is a Chinese painting attributed to the artist Wang Chengpei, dated to around 1750. Executed in the mid‑Qing period, the work exemplifies the decorative and auspicious motifs typical of the era. The piece is part of the permanent collection of Taiwan’s National Palace Museum, where it is displayed among other courtly artworks.

History & Provenance

The painting entered the National Palace Museum’s holdings after being transferred from the former imperial collection in Beijing during the mid‑20th century.

The painting entered the National Palace Museum’s holdings after being transferred from the former imperial collection in Beijing during the mid‑20th century. Its provenance traces back to the Qing court, where Wang Chengpei served as a court painter, producing works for imperial patronage. The museum acquired it as part of a larger batch of Qing dynasty paintings that were relocated for preservation.

Context

Created in the mid‑18th century, the work reflects the Qing dynasty’s fascination with themes of renewal and prosperity associated with spring. Such subjects were often employed in decorative panels and scrolls intended for festive occasions, embodying wishes for good fortune. Wang Chengpei’s oeuvre frequently combined literati brushwork with decorative elements, situating this painting within the broader trend of courtly visual culture that celebrated seasonal abundance.

Artist & collection

Artist

Wang Chengpei

Wang Chengpei spent his life painting in Yangzhou, a city where merchants and artists mixed like ink in water.

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