Wen Zhengming Collection

Old Trees by a Cold Waterfall, 1531. Creator: Wen Zhengming
Old Trees by a Cold Waterfall, 1531

Meeting at the Orchid Pavilion. Creator: Wen Zhengming
Meeting at the Orchid Pavilion

Solitary in a boat. Creator: Wen Zhengming
Solitary in a boat

The Cassia Grove Studio, ca. 1532. Creator: Wen Zhengming
The Cassia Grove Studio, ca. 1532. Zheng Zichong in his garden, red vine leaves identify this as an autumnal scene. Ming dynasty (1368-1644)

Portrait of Wen Zhengming, late Ming-early Qing dynasty
2969636 Portrait of Wen Zhengming, late Ming-early Qing dynasty, 17th century (album leaf with ink & light colour on silk) by Chinese School (17th century)

Magnolia, dated 1549. Creator: Unknown
Magnolia, dated 1549. Ming dynasty (1368-1644). After Wen Zhengming (Chinese, 1470-1559)

Eight Songs of the Xiao and Xiang Rivers. Creator: Wen Zhengming
Eight Songs of the Xiao and Xiang Rivers

Listening to the Bamboo, late 1400s-1500s. Creator: Wen Zhengming (Chinese, 1470-1559)
Listening to the Bamboo, late 1400s-1500s

Old Trees by a Wintry Brook, 1551. Creator: Wen Zhengming (Chinese, 1470-1559)
Old Trees by a Wintry Brook, 1551. Wen Zhengming was one of the most celebrated calligraphers and painters during the Ming dynasty (1368-1644)

Old Pine Tree, late 1530s. Creator: Wen Zhengming (Chinese, 1470-1559)
Old Pine Tree, late 1530s. Here the natural appearance of a gnarled and vine-entangled pine has been transformed into a rhythmic abstraction of brushstrokes and ink tonalities

Poem on Imperial Gift of an Embroidered Silk: Calligraphy in Cursive Script Style (xingshu), c. 1525. A poem by the influential Wen Zhengming expresses Wens gratitude to the Jiajing emperor

Chinese Landscape, Ming Dynasty (pen & ink wash on paper)
XIR202018 Chinese Landscape, Ming Dynasty (pen & ink wash on paper) by Chinese School; Musee Guimet, Paris, France; Chinese, out of copyright

Poem Imperial Gift Embroidered Silk Calligraphy
Poem on Imperial Gift of an Embroidered Silk: Calligraphy in Cursive Script Style (xingshu), c. 1525. Wen Zhengming (Chinese, 1470-1559)

Old Trees Wintry Brook 1551 Wen Zhengming Chinese
Old Trees by a Wintry Brook, 1551. Wen Zhengming (Chinese, 1470-1559). Hanging scroll, ink and light color on paper; image: 114.3 x 47 cm (45 x 18 1/2 in.)

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Wen Zhengming (1470-1559): A Master of Chinese Art in the Late Ming Dynasty At The Cassia Grove Studio, ca. 1532, Wen Zhengming created timeless masterpieces. His self-portrait, a testament to his artistic prowess, dates back to the late Ming-early Qing dynasty. Among his many works, "Magnolia," dated 1549, remains a mystery, with an unknown creator. Yet, Wen's "Eight Songs of the Xiao and Xiang Rivers" showcases his profound connection to nature. His pen and ink wash painting "Listening to the Bamboo" from the late 1400s-1500s, and "Old Trees by a Wintry Brook," painted in 1551, exemplify his mastery of capturing the essence of seasons. Wen's "Old Pine Tree," created in the late 1530s, stands tall and resilient, reflecting his deep understanding of the natural world. His calligraphy on an imperial gift of an embroidered silk, "Poem on Imperial Gift of an Embroidered Silk: Calligraphy in Cursive Script Style (xingshu)," further highlights his versatility as an artist. These works, including the Chinese landscape painting from the Ming Dynasty, continue to inspire and captivate audiences, showcasing Wen Zhengming's enduring legacy in Chinese art.