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The 1 Most Famous Wang Xi Paintings, a Gallery Selection
Updated October 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 1 works by Wang Xi in our catalogue
In short
Of all the originals Wang Xi left, the most famous is A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains (1113), in the collection of the The Palace Museum, Beijing. Our catalog holds 1 works by Wang Xi; the gallery has kept the 1 the world admires most, each shown with its date, its museum and its story.
1096 – 1119
Most works: The Palace Museum
Wang Xi's top 10 paintings: the gallery's choice
The museums that keep Wang Xi's originals
The museum that holds the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Wang Xi | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 The Palace Museum |
Beijing | 1 | A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains |
Wang Xi year by year: the originals that define each
1113 is the year of every dated Wang Xi work in this selection: here they are, ranked by fame.
Works per year
Pick a year to see its originals.
Collectors' questions about Wang Xi's paintings
Which work is Wang Xi most famous for?Reveal the answer
A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains (1113).
What age was Wang Xi when A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains was made?Reveal the answer
17 years old: A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains dates from 1113, and Wang Xi was born in 1096.
How many paintings did Wang Xi leave?Reveal the answer
Our catalog holds 1 works by Wang Xi.
In which museums do Wang Xi's masterpieces hang?Reveal the answer
Mostly in The Palace Museum (Beijing). The museum table above lists them all.
Can I commission a reproduction of a Wang Xi painting?Reveal the answer
Yes, as a reproduction: the original stays in its museum, but any painting on this page can be painted by hand for you, made to order one at a time, from the painting's own page.
Wang Xi: life and work
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.