Pines and Clouds on Spring Peaks

According to his inscription, Wang Yuanqi created this painting for his mentor in the style of the Yuan master Huang Gongwang (1269–1354). The technical skill with which the painting was created suggests that Wang was well trained in the use of ink and color. His applications of blue, green, and brown washes over the ink were influenced by the longstanding "blue-and-green landscape" tradition.

Inscription by Wang Yuanqi: Pines and clouds on spring peaks. Modeled after Huang Dachi [Huang Gongwang] when serving in Chuangchun Garden, in spring of the year gengxu [1708], during the reign of the Kangxi emperor. For old master Meiweng. Please correct my brushwork, Wang Yuanqi.

Inscription by Jiaoqing: Jiaoqing expresses his sincere appreciation for the ingenious skill with which Wang Yuanqi modeled this landscape in the style of Huang Gongwang. He [Jiaoqing] praises Wang's exceptional brushwork and his own great pleasure and pride on acquiring the painting in the third year of the reign of Xuantong [1911].