The Princely Artist of the Qing Dynasty Yunxi was a notable figure of the Qing dynasty, born as the 21st surviving son of the Kangxi Emperor. Holding the title of Prince Shen of the Second Rank, he was recognized for his talent in the arts and his diligence in studies. His artistic practice was characterized by the use of the Gongbi technique, following the traditions of Dong Yuan and Wen Zhengming. While many works of his era utilized monochromy, Yunxi’s paintings, such as "Wind in Ten Thousand Pine gully", utilized a great palette of colors. His skill earned him a reputation as a premier p…