Emulating Landscape Paintings of the Past: In Search of Wang Meng
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Roaring Rapids in the Pine Valley in the Style of Wang Meng, By Dong Bangda (1696–1769), China, Qing dynasty, 18th century (Gift of Mr. Takashima Kikujirō)
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 8
April 23, 2024 (Tue) - June 2, 2024 (Sun)This exhibition features Chinese landscape paintings that are composed in the style of past masters. On display are works that mainly emulate the work of Wang Meng (1308–1385), a literati painter from the late Yuan dynasty (1271–1368). Wang was renowned for his use of gentle and delicate brushstrokes that depicted huge, impressive mountains which usually filled the entire composition. Many artists from the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368–1644 and 1644–1911 respectively) grew interested in Wang’s highly otherworldly landscapes and sought to emulate his style in their own way. Immerse yourself in these rich and varied interpretations of Wang’s work.
| Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
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| Highlight | Mountain Retreat in Early Summer | Hanging scroll | By Ju Jie (1527–after 1601), China | Ming dynasty, 1578 | TA-504 | ||
| Important Cultural Property | Four Landscapes of Infinity | By Wen Boren (1502–1575), China | Ming dynasty, 1551 | TA-153 | |||
| Highlight | Landscape in the Style of Wang Meng | Hanging scroll | By Feng Xianshi (dates unknown), China | Qing dynasty, 1727 | Gift of Mr. Ichikawa Santei, TA-12 | ||
| Highlight | Roaring Rapids in the Pine Valley in the Style of Wang Meng | By Dong Bangda (1696–1769), China | Qing dynasty, 18th century | Gift of Mr. Takashima Kikujirō, TA-210 | |||
| Highlight | Elegant Landscapes in the Orthodox Style | By Zhu Angzhi (born 1764), China | Qing dynasty, 19th century | Private collection |