Artwork

Recluse on a Flowering Stream

Recluse on a Flowering Stream, by Wang Meng, unspecified, 1356
Recluse on a Flowering Stream, by Wang Meng, unspecified, 1356

Recluse on a Flowering Stream is an unspecified painting by Wang Meng. It dates from 1356 and is held in the collection of the National Palace Museum.

About this work

Overview

Recluse on a Flowering Stream is a painting by Wang Meng, dated to around 1356, and is currently housed at the National Palace Museum.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene landscape featuring mountains, trees, and a stream, evoking a sense of peacefulness and tranquility. The scene is populated by a few trees and bushes along the stream's edge, with mist-shrouded mountains rising in the background.

Technique & Style

The work is executed in a range of grays, with darker tones used to define the mountains and lighter tones employed for the trees and stream, creating a nuanced and harmonious visual effect.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: National Palace Museum open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.