Four Wangs Qing Dynasty

Autumn Mountains with Red Trees (溪山红树) | Qing Dynasty / Wang Hui(王翚)

The Radiant Autumn: A Multi-dimensional Analysis of Wang Hui’s "Stream and Mountains with Red Trees"

This article provides an in-depth analysis of "Stream and Mountains with Red Trees" (Xi Shan Hong Shu) by the Qing Dynasty master Wang Hui. It examines his "Great Synthesis" of historical styles, the technical brilliance of his "ox-hair" brushwork and cinnabar pigments, and the historical significance of the Orthodox School in defining the imperial autumnal aesthetic during the 17th century.