Artwork

Cascading Water in the Spring Mountains after Zhao Mengfu

Cascading Water in the Spring Mountains after Zhao Mengfu, by Wang Hui, unspecified, 1671
Cascading Water in the Spring Mountains after Zhao Mengfu, by Wang Hui, unspecified, 1671

Cascading Water in the Spring Mountains after Zhao Mengfu is an unspecified painting by the Qing dynasty painting artist Wang Hui. It dates from 1671 and is held in the collection of the National Palace Museum.

About this work

Overview

Cascading Water in the Spring Mountains after Zhao Mengfu is a silk painting by Wang Hui, created in 1671. It is housed at the National Palace Museum.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a landscape featuring green, rocky mountains with trees and bushes, and a small waterfall in the foreground. The scene is set against a light-colored sky, evoking a serene natural atmosphere.

Technique & Style

Executed in a traditional Chinese style, the work showcases bold brushstrokes and vivid colors. The artist employed a range of greens for the mountains and trees, and shades of blue and white to render the water.

Artist & collection

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