Meijie Huangshan Tuce (Album of Huangshan Landscapes by Mei Qing)
Art book / Printed album facimile on paper • Original paintings by Mei Qing (1623–1697); Publication by Shanghai People's Fine Arts Publishing House
Style & Movement
Anhui School (Xin'an School) of Chinese Shanshui (landscape) painting reproduction
Medium & Technique
Offset lithography or high-quality photomechanical reproduction of ink and color on paper paintings
Creation Period
Mid-to-late 20th century (Modern reproduction period)
Dimensions & Format
Estimated 30 x 40 cm; Horizontal landscape format book/folio
Subject Description
The title identifies the contents as an album of landscapes depicting the Yellow Mountains (Huangshan). The original artist, Mei Qing, is renowned for his stylized, fantastic interpretations of these peaks, often using energetic brushwork and atmospheric compositions. The calligraphy on the cover is a traditional title slip style.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good; the cover shows minor surface wear and light foxing but appears structurally sound
Estimated Market Value
$50 - $200 USD
Auction Estimate
$30 - $150 USD
Provenance History
Published by Shanghai Renmin Meishu Chubanshe (Shanghai People's Fine Arts Publishing House); original work noted as held in the Palace Museum collection (Gugong Bowuyuan Cang)
Art Historical Significance
As a high-quality publication from a major Chinese state press, this serves as an important scholarly and decorative reference for the Anhui School. Mei Qing is a seminal figure in Qing Dynasty landscape painting, and these reproductions made his work accessible to a wider public during the 20th century.
Notable Features
Features a formal title inscription in 'Xingshu' (running script) calligraphy and official publication marks from the Shanghai People's Fine Arts Publishing House.
Condition Issues
Minor discoloration of the paper consistent with age, slight edge wear, and potential acidity in the paper stock typical of mid-century mass publications.
Conservation Recommendations
Store horizontally in a cool, dry environment. Use acid-free archival sleeves if individual pages are removed. Keep away from direct UV light to prevent fading of the printed inks.