Yellow Oranges and Green Tangerines (橙黃橘綠) by Zhao Lingrang (趙令穰)
Chinese fan painting from the Song dynasty inspired by For Liu Jingwen (贈劉景文), a poem written by Su Shi. You must remember, the best scenery of the year, Is exactly now, when oranges turn yellow and tangerines green.
Yuan Empress Album Chabi - Public domain scan of painting
Chabi, wife of Khubilai (a.k.a. Shizu). Paint and ink on silk. Portrait cropped out of a page from an album depicting several consorts of Yuan emperors (Yuandai dihou banshenxiang), now located in the National ... More
A palace concert - Tang Dynasty
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Ch'iu Ying 001 - 中國歷史圖片，維基媒體
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Chang Sheng-wen 001 - Song Dynasty
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Chao Yen 001 - Song Dynasty - 中國歷史圖片，維基媒體
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Chen hongshou selfportrait,1635 - crop Literati Painting
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Chou Wen-chü (Schule) 001 - Tang Dynasty
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Departure Herald-Detail - 中國歷史圖片，維基媒體
"Departure Herald", 26 m (85 ft) in length, from the Chinese Xuande reign period (1425-1435 AD); the painting shows the emperor's large procession heading towards the imperial tombs of the Ming emperors located... More
Huizong (head) - Public domain portrait painting
Emperor Huizong of Song, emperor of China from 1100-1126 AD.
Huizong - Public domain portrait painting
Emperor Huizong of Song, emperor of China from 1100-1126 AD.
Li Kung-lin 001 Literati Painting - Song Dynasty
Français : "Dame Guoguo partant faire une promenade à cheval, copie du XIIe siècle (dynastie Song) par le peintre chinois Li Gonglin d'après Zhang Xuan, peintre chinois du VIIIe siècle. Section d'un rouleau hor... More
Li Sung 001 Literati Painting - Song Dynasty
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Liu Songnian, Luohan - Song Dynasty
Luohan, by Chinese artist Liu Songnian. Ink and color on silk.中文: 南宋劉松年所繪《羅漢圖》
Liu-Kuan-Tao-Jagd - 中國歷史圖片，維基媒體
Kublai Khan on a hunting expedition, painted on a silk handscroll (fragment). This was painted in the year 1280 by the Chinese court artist Liu Guandao. Notice how Kublai Khan is wearing distinct Mongolian-styl... More
Song Dynasty Elegant Party - Song Dynasty
An Elegant Party (detail), an outdoor painting of a small Chinese banquet hosted by the emperor for scholar-officials from the Song Dynasty (960-1279). Although painted in the Song period, it is most likely a r... More
Song Zhenzong - Public domain painting
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Su Hanchen, Playing Children - Song Dynasty
A painting by the Song Dynasty Chinese artist Su Hanchen (active 1130s–1160s) of two children waving a peacock feather banner like the one used in Song Dynasty dramatical theater to signal the acting general or... More
T'ang Yin 002 - 中國歷史圖片，維基媒體
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Yongle Emperor portrait - Public domain portrait painting
Portrait painting of the Yongle Emperor (r. 1402–1424) of the Chinese Ming Dynasty; ink and color on silk hanging scroll, 22 cm in height, located now at the National Palace Museum in Taipei.
Zhang Shengwen. L'enseignement de Bouddha Sakyamuni - Song Dynasty
Zhang Shengwen (Chang Sheng-wen). The teaching of Buddha Sakyamuni. Français : Zhang Shengwen (Chang Sheng-wen). L'enseignement de Bouddha Sakyamuni.
Zhaohongyin - Song Dynasty - 中國歷史圖片，維基媒體
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Zhaohongyin 2 - Song Dynasty - 中國歷史圖片，維基媒體
Imperial portrait of Zhao Hongyin Public domain image related to Chinese history, government, and politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Zhenzong - Public domain portrait painting
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Chinesischer Maler des 11. Jahrhunderts (III) 001 - Song Dynasty
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Figure detail, from- Zhang Shengwen. L'enseignement de Bouddha Sakyamu...
Zhang Shengwen (Chang Sheng-wen). The teaching of Buddha Sakyamuni. Français : Zhang Shengwen (Chang Sheng-wen). L'enseignement de Bouddha Sakyamuni.
Sakyamuni detail, Zhang Shengwen. L'enseignement de Bouddha Sakyamuni ...
Zhang Shengwen (Chang Sheng-wen). The teaching of Buddha Sakyamuni. Français : Zhang Shengwen (Chang Sheng-wen). L'enseignement de Bouddha Sakyamuni.
Zhang Shengwen. L'enseignement de Bouddha Sakyamuni (cropped) - Song D...
Zhang Shengwen (Chang Sheng-wen). The teaching of Buddha Sakyamuni. Français : Zhang Shengwen (Chang Sheng-wen). L'enseignement de Bouddha Sakyamuni.
Zhang Lu-Laozi Riding an Ox (cropped)
The subject deals with the story of Laotzu riding an ox through a pass. It is said that with the fall of the Chou dynasty, Laotzu decided to travel west through the Han Valley Pass. The Pass Commissioner, Yin-h... More
Huizong Hui
Hanging portrait of Emperor Huizong of Song, from the National Palace Musuem.
Song Renzong
中文：此作為存世唯一之宋仁宗趙禎（1010-1063）全身像。由籤題標注「乾隆戊辰年重裝」及《南薰殿圖像考》等文獻資料可知，此像承自明代宮廷，並於乾隆十三年（1748）修復重裝後，貯存於南薰殿。畫作流傳有緒，為高度寫實之北宋肖像畫，可與宮廷奉祀儀典相互參照，極富歷史意義與研究價值。本作椅披及座椅描繪複雜細膩圖案，且多飾以金彩，繽紛悅目，代表宮廷畫家的高度成就。
7 Qian Xuan. Shi Miao and the Calf. National Palace Museum, Taipei
Qian Xuan. Shi Miao and the Calf. National Palace Museum, Taipei 中文：時苗留犢圖
A Children's Puppet Show - Song Dynasty
"A Children's Puppet Show", a painting by the Song-dynasty era Chinese artist. 120.3x77.2 cm 中文：宋人嬰戲圖
Anonymous-The King of Dongdan Goes Forth - Song Dynasty
The King of Dongdan Goes Forth (東丹王出行圖), scroll, light colors on silk. 146.8 x 77.3 cm. National Palace Museum, Taibei (國立故宮博物院). The painting was originally attributed to Li Zanhua (李贊華 909-946), but is now t... More
Children Playing on a Winter Day - Song Dynasty
The painting shows two children waving a peacock feather banner like the one used in Song Dynasty dramatical theater to signal the acting general or leader of troops. If not displayed in the home of a wealthy ... More
Chinesischer Maler des 12. Jahrhunderts (II) 001 - Song Dynasty
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Dame Guoguo partant faire une promenade à cheval, copie par Li Gonglin
Français : Dame Guoguo partant faire une promenade à cheval, copie du XIIe siècle (?) par le peintre chinois Li Longmian d'après Zhang Xuan, peintre chinois du VIIIe siècle. Section d'un rouleau horizontal – E... More
Detail of The Emperor's Approach, Xuande period
From Paludan's source: "Detail of a silk scroll, The Emperor's Approach, showing the luxury in which the emperor Xuande travelled. Elephants were kept in the imperial elephant stables until around 1900 and were... More
DrinkunCelestrial
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Four Wizards and Longevity God by Shang Xi
Four Wizards and Longevity God, Shang Xi, Ming Dynasty, China, National Palace Museum, Taipei
Guangzong - Public domain portrait painting
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Gaozong Of Song - Public domain portrait painting
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GuanYin of a Thousand Arms and Eyes - Song Dynasty
Guan Yin represented with several bodhisattva heads topped by a Buddha head. the figure is standing on a lotus pedestal held up by four heavenly kings. A pair of bodhisattva attendants flank the figure on each... More
Hongfu Falling in Love with General Li Jing
You Qiu (act. ca. late 16th c. - ca. early 17th c.), Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Dated 1575, hanging scroll, ink on paper, 113×46 cm (see [1]
Huit cavaliers au printemps par Zhao Yan Literati Painting
Français : Huit cavaliers au printemps par Zhao Yan, peintre chinois du Xe siècle, attribution. Rouleau mural, encre et couleur sur soie au Xe siècle. (161,9x102cm). Musée national du palais impérial, Taipei. 中文：八達春遊圖
Huizong-Literary Gathering - Song Dynasty
An Elegant Party, scroll, light color on silk. 184.4x129.3 cm. Located at the National Palace Museum. 中文：文會圖 - 軸 - 絹本 設色畫 - 184.4x129.3 cm. 國立故宮博物院
Immortal in Splashed Ink
This painting depicts an immortal, with his chest and abdomen exposed, as he seemingly strides forward. Except for the few fine outlines to suggest the facial features, ears, and chest, the rest of the figure i... More
Jiajing Emperor on his state barge Literati Painting
From Paludan's source: "Jiajing on his state barge. Scroll c. 1538, artists unknown. Imperial journeys were used to impress the population with the emperor's power and wealth, and he travelled in luxury with a... More
KhubilaiOnTheHunt Literati Painting
Liu Guandao: Khubilai Khan on the Hunt, Chinese (no characters, sorry for that): Yuan Shizu chulie tu. Paint and ink on silk. Painted in 1280, now located in the National Palace Museum in Taipei 日本語: 伝 劉貫道「元世祖... More
Ma Lin - King Tang of Shang - Public domain portrait painting
King Tang of Shang Dynasty (商湯王) as imagined by by Song Dynasty painter Ma Lin (馬麟). Painting is located in the National Palace Museum, Taipei. (See: Page 94 of 故宮圖像選萃 (Gu gong tu xiang xuan cui) Masterpieces ... More
Ma Lin - King Wu of Zhou
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Ma Lin - King Yu of Xia - Public domain portrait painting
King Yu (禹) as imagined by by Song Dynasty painter Ma Lin (馬麟). Hanging scroll, color on silk. Size 249 x 111.3 cm (height x width). Painting is located in the National Palace Museum, Taipei. (See: Page 93 of ... More
La balustrade brisée, entourage de Zhao Yan
Français : La balustrade brisée. Anonyme vers 1100, suiveur de Zhao Yan, peintre chinois du Xe siècle. Rouleau mural, encre et couleurs sur soie. (173,9x101,8cm). Peinture de même époque, reproduite dans un ja... More
Li Keyong - A drawing of a man wearing a hat
中文：李克用（856年10月24日－908年2月24日），字翼聖，後唐莊宗李存勗之父，本姓朱邪（又作朱耶），其父受唐朝天子賜李姓。綽號鴉兒、三郎、獨眼龍、飛虎子，沙陀族人，生於神武川之新城（在今山西雁門北部）。是中國唐朝末年最強大的藩鎮節度使之一，後受唐封為晉王。後唐建立後，尊稱其為後唐太祖武皇帝。 English: Li Keyong
Liang Wudi - A painting of a man with a crown on his head
Xiao Yan, Martial Emperor of Liang. Hanging scroll, color on silk. Original size 76.8x56.4 cm (height x width). Image here is slightly cropped. Text is 梁武皇帝 (Emperor Wu of the Liang Dynasty). Located in Nation... More
Libai touxiang - A painting of a man with a mustache
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Liu Songnian-Luohan - A painting of a man and a dog
Luohan, hanging scroll, ink and color on silk, 117 x 55.8 cm. Located at the National Palace Museum, Taibei. One of a set of several. 中文：羅漢圖 - 立軸 - 绢本 淡设色 纵117厘米 横55.8厘米 台北國立故宫博物院藏
Liu Songnian-Luohan2 - A painting of a man sitting on a rock
Luohan, hanging scroll, ink and color on silk, 118.1 x 56 cm. Located at the National Palace Museum, Taibei. One of a set of several. 中文：羅漢圖 - 立軸 - 绢本 淡设色 纵118.1厘米 横56厘米
Ma Lin - Emperor Yao - Public domain portrait painting
Emperor Yao (堯) as imagined by the Song Dynasty painter Ma Lin (馬麟). Hanging scroll, color on silk. Size 248 x 111.1 cm (height x width). Painting is located in the National Palace Museum, Taipei. (See: Page... More
Ma Lin Fuxi and turtle detail
This is a detail of a seated portrait depicting Fuxi. Public domain photograph - Chinese people, China history, government, and politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Ma-Lin-Fuxi-and-turtle - Drawing. Public domain image.
This is a seated portrait depicting Fuxi. Public domain photograph - Chinese people, China history, government, and politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Public Domain Images - Mencius2
The Chinese philosopher en:Mencius (372 BC—289 BC). This image is taken from: http://www.es.flinders.edu.au/~mattom/science+society/lectures/illustrations/lecture15/mencius.html It is public domain, as the sit... More
MongolHuntersSong - A group of men riding on the backs of horses
Khitans using eagles to hunt (berkutchi).中文：五代 胡瓌 出獵圖
Ni Zan Portrait Yuan - A black and white drawing of a man and a dog
detail of Ni Zan Portrait, ink and color on paper, Yuan Dynasty, in National Palace Museum, Taipei
Portrait of the Immortal Magu - Ma Hezhi - Song Dynasty
Magu, the Hemp Maiden, is depicted here as a young lady of about 18 or 19 years of age, including slender fingers with long nails like bird claws and her hair tied up with some strands falling down. She is seen... More
Renzong - Public domain portrait painting
Español: Emperador Renzong de la Dinastía Song. Public domain image of Chinese emperor, ruler, China history, government, and politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Shang Xi-Four Immortals Salute Longevity
Four Immortals Saluting Longevity, hanging scroll, Color on silk, 98.3 x 143.8 cm. Located at the National Palace Museum, Taipei. The immortals are from left to right: Shide standing on a broom, Hanshan standi... More
Shenzong of Song - Public domain portrait painting
Contemporary painting of Emperor Shenzong of Song. Hanging scroll, color on silk. Size 176.4 x 114.4 cm (height x width). Painting is located in the National Palace Museum, Taipei. (See: Page 101 of 故宮圖像選萃 (... More
Shiba Kokan - Lohan. 19th century Japan. Public domain image.
Hanging Scroll of a Lohan by Japanese painter Shiba Kōkan. Height 40.8 cm Width 63.3 cm. Located in National Palace Museum, Taipei.
Shitao-autoscenic - Public domain scenic painting
Master Shi Planting Pines (detail H near 21cm), hand scroll, ens. H 40,3 x L 170cm, light color on paper. Located at the National Palace Museum. 中文：石濤 自寫種松圖 (部分)- 紙本淺設色 臺灣國立故宮博物院.
Song court lady - Song Dynasty
Court lady of the Song Dynasty Public domain image related to Chinese history, government, and politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Song Ningzong - Public domain portrait painting
Portrait of Emperor Song Ningzong. Public domain image of Chinese emperor, ruler, China history, government, and politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Song Taizong - A painting of a man in a white robe and black hat
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Song Taizu (cropped) - Song Dynasty
This depicts Song Taizu (personal name Zhao Kuangyin, 927-976; reigned 960-976), the first emperor of the Song dynasty. This painting has neither the painter's seal nor signature. However, a small label had be... More
Song Taizu, 0 - Song Dynasty - Public domain portrait painting
Depicted person: Song Taizu Public domain image of Chinese emperor, ruler, China history, government, and politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Song Taizu - Song Dynasty - Public domain portrait painting
This depicts Song Taizu (宋太祖, 927-976, reigned 960-976), personal name Zhao Kuangyin (趙匡胤), the first emperor of the Song dynasty. This painting has neither the painter's seal nor signature. However, a small l... More
SongEmperorAlbumZhenzongFull - Public domain portrait painting
Emperor Zhenzong of Song, personal name, Zhao Heng. Public domain image of Chinese emperor, ruler, China history, government, and politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
SongEmperorAlbumZhenzongPortrait - A painting of a man wearing a black...
Cropped out portrait of Song Zhenzong. Public domain image of Chinese emperor, ruler, China history, government, and politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
SongTaizu1 - Song Dynasty - Public domain portrait drawing
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Su shi - A drawing of a man with a staff
This painting, depicting Su Shi (蘇軾), appears as the frontispiece in the Album of Both Odes on the Red Cliff (赤壁二賦冊), a calligraphic work by Zhao Mengfu. It was painted by Zhao Mengfu to supplement his calligraphy.
Taizong of Song (cropped) - Song Dynasty
Contemporary painting of Emperor Taizong of the Song dynasty (太宗). Hanging scroll, color on silk. Size 74.5 x 47.4 cm (height x width). Painting is located in the National Palace Museum, Taipei. (See: Page 10... More
Taizong of Song - Song Dynasty - Public domain portrait painting
Contemporary painting of Emperor Taizong of the Song dynasty (太宗). Hanging scroll, color on silk. Size 74.5 x 47.4 cm (height x width). Painting is located in the National Palace Museum, Taipei. (See: Page 10... More
Tang XianZong - Public domain portrait drawing
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TangGaozu - A painting of a man in a red robe
Summary Der Tang-Kaiser Gaozu (*566 / † 635, regiert 618-626), der Gründer dieser Dynastie. Quelle: englisches wikipedia. 中文：被迫退位於子的唐高祖。Bân-lâm-gú: Pī pik thè-uī î tsú ê Tông-ko-tsóo. 被迫退位於子的唐高祖。
TangTaizong- cropped - Public domain portrait painting
Standing Portrait of Emperor Tang Taizong (I) 唐太宗立像（一） cropped.
TangTaizong - Victorian era public domain image
This depicts Emperor Taizong of Tang (唐太宗). Public domain image of Asian politician, ruler, government official, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The Buddha Preaching the Law in 10th-century art detail, 如來說法圖 (croppe...
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Tribute Bearers by Yan Liben and Yan Lide. Palace Museum, Beijing
Tribute Bearers by Yan Liben and Yan Lide. National Palace Museum, Taipei. Song copy of the Tang scroll.
Wang Anshi - A painting of a man holding a sword
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