Landscape Reunited: Huang Gongwang and "Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains"

Published 11/30/2021 20:13

Provider National Palace Museum

"Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains" is a renowned landscape painting by Yuan dynasty painter Huang Gongwang. The 22 feet long handscroll has a fascinating history and tells many stories. Legend has it that inscriptions have been added to the masterpiece's scroll over the years. This 12-minute film brings to us these stories, from the painting's background to its style and cultural impact.

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