Artist: Kangxi Emperor (1654–1722)
Calligraphy, Running Script, poetic theme about traveling by boat in wind and rain
Ink on paper, Yisebiao Mount, Vertical axis hanging scroll
Painting (Sight): 130cm H x 51 cm W
Signed/Seal(s): Signed, with two seals

PROVENANCE: Acquired from a prominent collector and representing an important private collections.

Wang Dongyuan (February 13, 1898 - April 8, 1995), originally named Xiu Yong, was a native of Quanjiao, Anhui Province, with ancestral roots in Huizhou. He was a prominent political and military figure during the Republic of China period and served as a Lieutenant General in the National Revolutionary Army of the Kuomintang. He participated in military campaigns against the Red Army and held several important positions, including Chairman of the Hubei Provincial Government and Chairman of the Hunan Provincial Government. In 1949, he followed the Nationalist government to Taiwan. After relocating, he served as the so-called “Ambassador to South Korea” for the Taiwan authorities from 1951 to 1961. In 1970, he became a policy advisor to the Office of the Taiwan leader. In 1971, he moved to the United States, where he later settled. He authored a book titled A Brief Account of a Floating Life. He passed away in Los Angeles in 1995 at the age of 97.

ARTIST BIO:
The Kangxi Emperor (1654–1722), personal name Xuanye, was the fourth emperor of the Qing dynasty and one of the longest-reigning monarchs in Chinese history, ruling from 1661 to 1722. Ascending the throne at a young age, he consolidated imperial power after the Revolt of the Three Feudatories and played a crucial role in stabilizing and expanding the Qing empire. His reign marked a period of prosperity, territorial expansion, and cultural flourishing, often regarded as the beginning of the “High Qing” era. A patron of the arts and learning, the Kangxi Emperor supported major scholarly projects, including the compilation of encyclopedic works and dictionaries. He was also deeply interested in science and maintained exchanges with Jesuit missionaries, contributing to advancements in astronomy, cartography, and mathematics within China. In addition to his political and cultural achievements, Kangxi was known for his calligraphy, often inscribing imperial works and monuments with a refined and disciplined style. His reign set enduring foundations for the Qing dynasty’s strength and cultural development.

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