Yuan Collection

Ma Yuan (1155-1235). Walking on a mountain path in spring. Ink on paper. Chinese art. Song period. TAIWAN. Taipei. The National Palace Museum (NPM)

The emperor's eldest son smoking a tobacco pipe with his wife playing the pipa
FLO4590172 The emperor's eldest son smoking a tobacco pipe with his wife playing the pipa and her attendant in the gardens of the Old Summer Palace, Yuanming Yuan

Old Summer Palace of Yuen Ming Yuen (Yuanming Yuan), Haidian, Peking, Qing Dynasty
FLO4590125 Old Summer Palace of Yuen Ming Yuen (Yuanming Yuan), Haidian, Peking, Qing Dynasty. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon

Countryside, 1846. Creator: Dai Xi
Countryside, 1846

Inn and Travelers in Snowy Mountains, dated 1745. Creator: Yuan Yao
Inn and Travelers in Snowy Mountains, dated 1745

Viewing plum blossoms by moonlight, early 13th century. Creator: Ma, Yuan
Viewing plum blossoms by moonlight, early 13th century

Kaohsiung, Taiwan cityscape with Yuan Heng Temple at dusk

Yuyuan Garden District, Shanghai, China

General Yuan Shih-Kai with two of his officers. Yuan Shika (September 1859 - June 1916) was a Chinese military and government official who rose to power during the late Qing dynasty

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Top image, Yuan-Shi-Kai, premier of china, boating in his home town. Yuan- Shi-kai was a Chinese military and government official who rose to power during the late Qing dynasty

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Seven Stars and Moon viewpoint, Dragon's Backbone Rice Terraces, near Zhuang village of Ping An.Guangxi Province, China. Zhuang ethnic minority village is located high in the Longji mountains

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Seven Stars and Moon viewpoint, Dragon's Backbone Rice Terraces, near Zhuang village of Ping An.Guangxi Province, China. Zhuang ethnic minority village is located high in the Longji mountains

Meng Yuan China Wimbledon Championship 2006 Wimbledon Sw19, London, England 27 June 2006 Date: 27 June 2006

Sitting under a Pine, Ming dynasty, 15th-16th century. Creator: Unknown
Sitting under a Pine, Ming dynasty, 15th-16th century. Traditionally attributed to Ma Yuan

Pavilion on the Hillside, Ming dynasty, 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Pavilion on the Hillside, Ming dynasty, 15th century. Traditionally attributed to Ma Yuan

Landscape: pavilions on a mountain side; a stream below, Ming dynasty, 16th century

Life on the River, Qing dynasty, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Life on the River, Qing dynasty, 18th century. Formerly attributed to Ma Yuan

Two Gentlemen Contemplating a Waterfall, Ming dynasty, 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Two Gentlemen Contemplating a Waterfall, Ming dynasty, 16th century. Formerly attributed to Ma Yuan

Scholar Approaching Secluded Pavilion, Ming dynasty, 15th-16th century. Creator: Unknown
Scholar Approaching Secluded Pavilion, Ming dynasty, 15th-16th century. Formerly attributed to Ma Yuan

Jun number nine tripod Narcissus bowl, Yuan / Ming Dynasty (porcelain
1190775 Jun number nine tripod Narcissus bowl, Yuan / Ming Dynasty (porcelain) (see also 1190774-6) by Chinese School (14th century); diam: 16.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Kublai Khan and His Empress Enthroned, from a Jami al-Twarikh (or Chingiznama
2959455 Kublai Khan and His Empress Enthroned, from a Jami al-Twarikh (or Chingiznama) (opaque w/c, ink & gold on paper) by Jami (d.1492); 38.8x25.3 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

The emperors eldest son with his wife
The emperors eldest son smoking a tobacco pipe with his wife playing the pipa and her attendant in the gardens of the Old Summer Palace, Yuanming Yuan

Old Summer Palace of Yuen Ming Yuen (Yuanming Yuan), Haidian, Peking, Qing Dynasty. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon from Henri-Leonard-Jean-Baptiste Bertin

Foliate cup and stand, Yuan dynasty (1279-1368) (longquan ware
2969692 Foliate cup and stand, Yuan dynasty (1279-1368) (longquan ware; stoneware with underglaze molded decoration) by Chinese School (14th century); diam: 16.5 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Jun number nine tripod Narcissus bowl, Yuan / Ming Dynasty (porcelain
1190776 Jun number nine tripod Narcissus bowl, Yuan / Ming Dynasty (porcelain) (see also 1190774-5) by Chinese School (14th century); diam: 16.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Sheep and Goat, Yuan Dynasty, c. 1300 (ink on paper)
694204 Sheep and Goat, Yuan Dynasty, c.1300 (ink on paper) by Chao Meng-Fu or, Zhao Mengfu (1254-1322); 26.8x26.5 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Jun number nine tripod Narcissus bowl, Yuan / Ming Dynasty (porcelain
1190774 Jun number nine tripod Narcissus bowl, Yuan / Ming Dynasty (porcelain) (see also 1190775-6) by Chinese School (14th century); diam: 16.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Carved Greyish-Green Jade-Inlaid Ruyi Sceptre, Yuan to early Ming dynasty
3587432 Carved Greyish-Green Jade-Inlaid Ruyi Sceptre, Yuan to early Ming dynasty, 14th-15th century (jade, wood & string) by Chinese School; length: 47 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Tilling Rice, Yuan Dynasty (ink & colour on paper)
809225 Tilling Rice, Yuan Dynasty (ink & colour on paper) by Qi, Cheng (13th Century) (attr. to); Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution, USA; (add.info.: Formerly attributed to Liu Songnian)

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China, Yunnan Province, Lijiang, Deyue pavilion and Suocui bridge, Black Dragon Pool

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China, Yunnan Province, Lijiang, Deyue Pavilion and Black Dragon Pool

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China, Yunnan Province, Lijiang, Deyue Pavilion and Black Dragon Pool

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Banking, Finance, money, A mixture of World bank notes

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Banking, Finance, Money, A mixture of World bank notes

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China, Yunnan Province, Lijiangf, Black Dragon Pool and Deyue Pavilion with the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain behind

The Chinese Bungalow, Princes Theatre, Bradford
The Chinese Bungalow, by Marion Osmond and James Corbet, at the Princes Theatre, Bradford, starring Matheson Lang as Yuan Sing

Conversation in a Cave, 13th century. Creator: After Ma Yuan (Chinese, active ca. 1190-1225)
Conversation in a Cave, 13th century

Scholar viewing a waterfall, late 12th-early 13th century. Creator: Ma, Yuan
Scholar viewing a waterfall, late 12th-early 13th century

Landscape after Dong Yuan, Juran, Ma Yuan, and Xia Gui, dated yiwei ??, 1655?. Creator: Li Zai
Landscape after Dong Yuan, Juran, Ma Yuan, and Xia Gui, dated yiwei ??, 1655?. Landscape of swirling, fantastic mountains. Ming (1368-1644) or early Qing (1644-1911) dynasty

Kublai Khan. Fifth Khagan (Great Khan) of the Mongol Empire from 1260 to 1294, founder of the Yuan dynasty in China as a conquest dynasty in 1271

Haiyantang dongmian Yuan Ming Yuan Yi Lantai
Haiyantang dongmian, Yuan Ming Yuan, Yi Lantai, fl. 1749-1786, Engraving, between 1783 and 1786, The view is of the east facade of the Hall of Calm Seas at the Garden of Perfect Clarity

Yuan Ming Yuan engraving 1783-1786 set twenty views
Yuan Ming Yuan, engraving, 1783-1786, The set of twenty views of the European Pavilions at the Garden of Perfect Clarity was commissioned by the Qianlong emperor and based on designs by Yi Lantai

View Summer Palace Yuan Ming Yuan Pagoda. Burning
View of the Summer Palace. Yuan Ming Yuan Pagoda. Before the Burning, Pekin, October 18, 1860; Felice Beato (English, born Italy, 1832 - 1909); Pekin, China; October 18, 1860; Albumen silver print

Great Imperial Palace Yuan Ming Yuan Burning
The Great Imperial Palace (Yuan Ming Yuan) Before the Burning, Pekin, October 18, 1860; Felice Beato (English, born Italy, 1832 - 1909); Pekin, China; October 18, 1860; Albumen silver print

Great Imperial Porcelain Palace Yuan Ming Yuan
The Great Imperial Porcelain Palace (Yuan Ming Yuan), Pekin, October 1860; Felice Beato (English, born Italy, 1832 - 1909); Pekin, China; October 1860; Albumen silver print

Imperial Summer Palace Burning Yuan Ming Yuan
Imperial Summer Palace before the of Burning Yuan Ming Yuan, October 18, 1860; Felice Beato (English, born Italy, 1832 - 1909); Pekin, China; October 18, 1860; Albumen silver print

Landscape after Ma Yuan (active ca. 1190-1225), from the Mustard Seed Garden Manual of Painting, First edition, 1679

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"Exploring the Legacy of Yuan: From Ma Yuan's Mountain Path to General Yuan Shih-Kai" Step into the world of yuan, a term that encompasses various aspects of Chinese history and culture. Let us embark on a journey through time, starting with Ma Yuan (1155-1235), an esteemed painter known for his masterpiece "Walking on a mountain path. " This artwork captures the serene beauty of nature as one traverses through winding trails. Moving forward, we encounter General Yuan Shih-Kai, a prominent figure in Chinese politics during the early 20th century. His influence shaped modern China and left an indelible mark on its history. The mention of his name evokes memories of significant political transitions. Delving deeper into artistry, we encounter another talented individual named Yuan Yao. In 1745, he created "Inn and Travelers in Snowy Mountains, " showcasing the enchanting allure of winter landscapes. Through this painting, one can almost feel the crisp air and hear travelers' footsteps echoing amidst snow-covered peaks. Shifting gears to poetry infused with imagery, we discover Ma Yuan's work again in "Viewing plum blossoms by moonlight. " Crafted during the early 13th century, this poem transports readers to a moonlit garden adorned with delicate plum blossoms—a scene brimming with tranquility and poetic inspiration. As our exploration continues, we stumble upon Meng Yuan—an enigmatic character whose story remains untold but sparks curiosity about their significance within Chinese culture. Unveiling more artistic treasures from ancient times comes two anonymous masterpieces—the Ming dynasty's "Sitting under a Pine" and "Pavilion on the Hillside. " These paintings depict scenes where humans find solace amidst nature's grandeur—underneath towering pines or atop hillsides adorned with pavilions overlooking breathtaking vistas. The journey concludes with an exquisite landscape painting from the Ming dynasty—a time when art flourished. "Landscape.