Wang Shimin

Wang Shimin (1592–1680) was a painter, calligrapher and politician.

Also recorded as Guicun; Zanyu Wang; Yanke; Kuei-tsʻun-lao-nung; Shih-min Wang; Yen-kʻo Wang.

Wang Shimin in brief

Born
1592
Died
1680
Known for
painter, calligrapher, politician, handicrafter, beamter and writer
Place of birth
Taicang
Contents

Overview

Born at Taicang in 1592, died in 1680.

In detail

training under Dong Qichang is recorded. Wang Hui is recorded as having studied under Wang Shimin.

The field of work recorded is landscape painting. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are landscape, Six Masters of the early Qing period and Four Wangs. Huang Gongwang is recorded as an influence.

Places of work recorded in the authority are People's Republic of China. Membership is recorded of Six Masters of the early Qing period and Four Wangs.

Work by Wang Shimin is recorded in the collections of Minneapolis Institute of Art, National Museum of World Cultures, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Yale University Art Gallery and Art Institute of Chicago.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Wang Shimin”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q716184: Wang Shimin

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