Wen Peng

Wen Peng (1498–1573) was a painter, calligrapher and poet.

Also recorded as Wenshui; Sanqiao; Zhangzi; Shoucheng.

Wen Peng in brief

Born
1498
Died
1573
Known for
painter, calligrapher, poet and seal cutter
Place of birth
Suzhou
Contents

Overview

Born at Suzhou in 1498, died in 1573.

In detail

Huaisu and Sun Guoting are recorded as an influence.

Work by Wen Peng is recorded in the collections of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Metropolitan Museum of Art, John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, The Palace Museum and Shanghai Museum.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Wen Peng”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q10300427: Wen Peng

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