{"product_id":"landscape-ink-and-colour-on-paper-wang-yuanqi","title":"Landscape (Ink and Colour on Paper) - Wang Yuanqi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined 1697 ink and colour painting by Wang Yuanqi, demonstrating the structural brushwork and scholarly aesthetic of the early Qing dynasty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWang Yuanqi was a prominent figure of the early Qing dynasty and a member of the Four Wangs, a group of painters who sought to codify the techniques of the Yuan dynasty masters. This work, dated to 1697, demonstrates his approach to the construction of form through layered brushwork and subtle tonal variations. The composition follows a traditional vertical format, separating the scene into distinct planes that guide the eye from the foreground trees and dwellings to the distant, craggy mountain peak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis technique relies on the accumulation of ink dots and dry brush strokes, a method often described as 'dragon veins' in Chinese art theory, which connects the disparate elements of the scene into a unified structure. The palette is restrained, utilising light washes of ochre and muted green to suggest the textures of rock and foliage without obscuring the underlying calligraphic structure. The inclusion of calligraphy in the upper section provides a balance to the visual weight of the mountain, integrating text and image as is customary in the literati tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWang Yuanqi served as a court painter and official, and his work reflects the scholarly pursuit of reinterpreting historical styles rather than direct observation of nature. The dwellings nestled at the base of the hills suggest a retreat from the world, a common theme in the scholar-official aesthetic of the period. The paper surface retains a soft, aged quality, allowing the ink to settle with a matte finish that is characteristic of high-quality traditional Chinese painting. This print captures the precise brushwork and the structural logic that defined Wang Yuanqi's contribution to the development of the Orthodox School, offering a clear view of his method of building complex forms from simple, repeated marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bringing-the-message-of-victory-to-dongshan-wang-su\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eBringing the Message of Victory to Dongshan - Wang Su — Wang Su\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/women-enjoying-the-river-at-the-forest-s-edge-hunhar-ii\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eWomen Enjoying the River at the Forest’s Edge - Hunhar II — Hunhar II\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Wang Yuanqi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58982895649103,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58982900728143,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58982900760911,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58982900793679,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58982900826447,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58982900859215,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58982900891983,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58982900924751,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58982900957519,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58982900990287,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58982901023055,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58982901055823,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Landscape-Ink-and-Colour-on-Paper-_Poster_CompositorV1_1790923438619.jpg?v=1790924264","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/landscape-ink-and-colour-on-paper-wang-yuanqi","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}