Wang Meng (王蒙)

Wang Meng (王蒙) was an artist active across the first half of the fourteenth century, documented from 1303 to 1361. Their significance in art history is established by the presence of attributed works in major global collections, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Cleveland Museum of Art.

The available records document five works attributed to Wang Meng (王蒙), comprising four paintings and one additional work type. These include the paintings Writing Books under the Pine Trees, Sparse trees and pavilion, Red Cliffs and Green Valleys, and Simple Retreat. Another notable work held in collections is Quiet Life in a Wooded Glen 林麓幽居圖.

The enduring interest in Wang Meng (王蒙) paintings is maintained through the extensive research and curation efforts of these institutions. Works by the artist that have entered the public domain often serve as references for scholarly study and are frequently reproduced as high-quality prints for wider distribution.