Wang Jian
Wang Jian (1598–1677) was a painter and poet.
Also recorded as Xiangbi; Ranxianganzhuren; Xuanzhao Wang; Wang Chien; Lien-chou Wang; Lianzhou.
Wang Jian in brief
- Born
- 1598
- Died
- 1677
- Known for
- painter and poet
- Place of birth
- Taicang
Overview
Born at Taicang in 1598, died in 1677.
In detail
training under Dong Qichang is recorded. Wang Hui is recorded as having studied under Wang Jian. the recorded working language is Classical Chinese and Old Mandarin.
The field of work recorded is shan shui and blue-green shan shui. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are landscape. Dong Yuan and Juran are recorded as an influence.
Positions recorded include zhifu. Membership is recorded of Six Masters of the early Qing period and Four Wangs.
Work by Wang Jian is recorded in the collections of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Art Institute of Chicago, Cincinnati Art Museum and Yale University Art Gallery.
Sources
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q711481: Wang Jian
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