Wang Hui (Qing dynasty)

Wang Hui
Born1632
Died1717 (aged 84–85)
Known forShan shui

Wang Hui (simplified Chinese: 王翚; traditional Chinese: 王翬; pinyin: Wáng Huī; 1632–1717) was a Chinese landscape painter, one of the Four Wangs. He, and the three other Wangs, dominated orthodox art in China throughout the late Ming and early Qing periods. Of the Four Wangs, Wang Hui is considered the best-known today.

Beijing, Shanghai and Taipei museums loaned works for "Landscapes Clear and Radiant: The Art of Wang Hui (1632-1717)" in 2008 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.[1]

Biography

Wang Hui followed in the footprints of his great-grandfathers, grandfather, father and uncles and learned painting at a very early age. He was later taught by two contemporary masters, Zhang Ke and Wang Shimin, who taught him to work in the tradition of copying famous Chinese paintings.

References

  1. ^ Smith, Roberta (September 11, 2008). "Master of Many Styles, and Many Mentors". The New York Times. Retrieved 2008-09-12.

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