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A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains
The “A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains” scroll is the only surviving work by Northern Song painter Wang Ximeng.
The entire scroll is rendered in layered shades of blue and green, accented with touches of ochre, creating a jewel-like brilliance.
Celebrated as the “lone moon among a sea of stars”, this masterpiece stands unrivaled—a singular triumph in the history of Chinese painting for over a thousand years.
Purple Wisteria and Goldfish
The “Wisteria and Goldfish” painting, part of the collection at the Palace Museum, depicts blooming wisteria with several goldfish swimming gracefully beneath the blossoms—a scene rich in symbolism, representing high rank and official honor.
As recorded in the Book of Han (Han Shu):
“Chancellors and prime ministers bore golden seals with purple ribbons.”
This imagery conveys the wish for elevated status and distinguished achievement in both career and life.
Two Rabbits on Wutong Tree
The works of Leng Mei, a court painter of the Qing Dynasty, are known for their fusion of Chinese and Western styles. In this painting, wild chrysanthemums carpet the ground, osmanthus blossoms fill the air with fragrance, and beneath a parasol tree, two plump white rabbits play contentedly, exuding a sense of peace and delight.
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