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Wang Xi Paintings: The Top 1 Most Famous, Ranked
Updated Outubro 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 1 works by Wang Xi in our catalogue
Quick answer
The most famous Wang Xi painting is A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains (1113); the original is in the The Palace Museum, Beijing. Out of the 1 works by Wang Xi in our catalogue, these are the 1 most famous, ranked, each with its year and museum, so you can choose the painting to order.
1096 – 1119
Most works: The Palace Museum
Top 10 Wang Xi paintings, ranked
Museums holding Wang Xi's originals
The museum that holds the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Wang Xi | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 The Palace Museum |
Beijing | 1 | A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains |
Wang Xi by year: the top paintings
All dated Wang Xi paintings on this page are from 1113, listed here by rank.
Works per year
Select a year to see its paintings.
Wang Xi paintings: common questions
What is the most famous painting by Wang Xi?Show answer
A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains (1113) ranks first.
What was Wang Xi's age when A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains was painted?Show answer
Wang Xi was 17: A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains is dated 1113, and Wang Xi was born in 1096.
How many works by Wang Xi do you list?Show answer
1 works by Wang Xi are in our catalogue.
Where are the original Wang Xi paintings kept?Show answer
Mainly in The Palace Museum (Beijing). See the museum table above for the full list.
Can I order a Wang Xi reproduction?Show answer
Yes. Every painting on this page can be ordered as a hand-painted oil reproduction or a print. Open the painting, choose the size and place your order.
About the artist: Wang Xi
The Prodigy of the Northern Song
Wang Ximeng was a Chinese painter active during the Northern Song dynasty. A remarkable prodigy, he was a student at the imperial court's school of paintings. His talent was recognized by Emperor Huizong of Song, who saw his potential and personally taught him. During his brief life, he created his only surviving work, a long blue-green scroll titled A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains, which he finished in 1113 at the age of 18.
The artist died at the age of 23. His singular masterpiece, which has been hailed as a masterpiece of Chinese art, is currently held in the permanent collection of the Palace Museum, Beijing.