Artist: Ren Xiong (1823-1857)

Date: Qing (1644-1911)

Dimensions: Height 121.4 cm, Width 35.3 cm

Material: Ink and color on paper

• Object Type：
  • PAINTINGS
• Location：
  • Chinese Painting Gallery
• Tag：
  • goddess xiang river hanging scroll ren xiong qing ink and color paper

Ren Xiong (1823-1857), also known by his zi (designated name) Weichang and hao (literary name) Xiangpu, was a native of Xiaoshan in Zhejiang. He was a master of diverse subjects, including figures, landscapes, flowers, birds, insects, fish, and animals. This scroll portrays the ancient mythological goddess, the Goddess of the Xiang River. Adorned in elegant robes and holding a feather fan, she stands amidst drifting fallen leaves. The painting follows the style of Chen Hongshou, characterized by an archaic aesthetic.