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王翬(款) 竹溪幽趣圖 — Attributed to Wang Hui, Landscape

王翬(款) 竹溪幽趣圖

Attributed to Wang Hui, Landscape

This handscroll, attributed to the prolific Qing dynasty painter Wang Hui, exemplifies the literati landscape tradition through its depiction of a secluded bamboo grove nestled within misty mountains. The work demonstrates Wang Hui's characteristic synthesis of classical compositional principles with delicate brushwork, employing subtle gradations of ink and color on silk to create atmospheric depth. The title "Bamboo Stream Secluded Delights" suggests an intimate retreat from the world, a subject favored by educated painters seeking to express philosophical ideals through natural scenery.

Medium
ink and colour on silk, handscroll

🔨 Auction Lot

Fine Classical Chinese Paintings

April 10, 2025

Estimate: $100,000$200,000

Lot 2531

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王翬(款) 竹溪幽趣圖, Attributed to Wang Hui, Landscape

This handscroll, attributed to the prolific Qing dynasty painter Wang Hui, exemplifies the literati landscape tradition through its depiction of a secluded bamboo grove nestled within misty mountains. The work demonstrates Wang Hui's characteristic synthesis of classical compositional principles with delicate brushwork, employing subtle gradations of ink and color on silk to create atmospheric depth. The title "Bamboo Stream Secluded Delights" suggests an intimate retreat from the world, a subject favored by educated painters seeking to express philosophical ideals through natural scenery.

Medium
ink and colour on silk, handscroll
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Ink and wash on silk, Serene, Chinese Artist, Landscape, Bamboo grove, Qing Dynasty, Scholarly aesthetics, Monumental Composition, 17th Century, Literati Painting