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Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Wang Xi · 1096 – 1119

A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains – Wang Xi

1113 · The Palace Museum, Beijing · original 51.3 x 1191.5cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 1 artworks by Wang Xi
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The artist

Wang Xi

1096 – 1119

Quick facts

Lifespan23 years
Also known asWang Hsi-Mêng, Wang Hi-Meng, Wang Ximeng, Ван Симэн, Ван Сімен
Top 3 worksA Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains
Born1096, Northern Song dynasty
Copyright statusPublic domain
Art periodHigh Medieval

Biography

The Prodigy of the Northern Song

Wang Ximeng was a Chinese painter active during the Northern Song dynasty. A remarkable prodigy, he was a student at the imperial court's school of paintings. His talent was recognized by Emperor Huizong of Song, who saw his potential and personally taught him. During his brief life, he created his only surviving work, a long blue-green scroll titled A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains, which he finished in 1113 at the age of 18.

The artist died at the age of 23. His singular masterpiece, which has been hailed as a masterpiece of Chinese art, is currently held in the permanent collection of the Palace Museum, Beijing.

Questions & Answers

What aliases or alternate names does Wang Xi have?

Wang Xi is also known as Wang Hsi-Mêng, Wang Hi-Meng, Wang Ximeng, Ван Симэн, Ван Сімен.

Can I explore Wang Xi's works by color spectrum?

The Spectral Index of Wang Xi is a page that organizes the artist's artworks by their colors.

Which artworks by Wang Xi are the most viewed?

Statistics about Wang Xi's works are available on the artist's Stats page.

By the OriginalUniqueArt.com Editorial Team Updated Oct. 22, 2026

Collector's quiz

In what year did Wang Xi create his only surviving work, 'A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains'?
Who was the Emperor of Song who noticed Wang's talent and personally taught him?
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At what age did Wang Xi create his masterpiece?
Which colors were used in the blue-green landscape technique of the scroll?

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