About Wang Jian
Lived 1598 – 1677 (aged 78–79). Wang Jian was a Chinese painter and poet.
Wang Jian ; c. 1598–1677 was a Chinese landscape painter during the Ming dynasty (1368–1644) and Qing dynasty (1644–1912).
Wang was born in Taicang in the Jiangsu province. His style name was Xuanzhao and his pseudonyms were 'Xiangbi' and 'Ranxiang anzhu' . Wang's precise color style of painting was influenced by Dong Yuan. His own works stand out, and he is a member of the Four Wangs and Six Masters of the early Qing period.
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Xiangbi Wang, Ranxiang'anzhu, Yuan-chao, Jan-hsiang-an Chu, Wanglianzhou, Ranxianganzhu, Yuanzhao Wang, Xuanzhao, Hsiang-pi, Ziangbi, Jiangzuoerwang, Yanshanhouren, Siwang, Chien Wang, Yuanzhao, hao Lianzhou zi Yuanzhao, Jian Wang, Lianzhou WangRelated people
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Wang Jian?
Chinese painter (1598-1677)
When was Wang Jian born?
Wang Jian was born in 1598 in Taicang.
When did Wang Jian die?
Wang Jian died in 1677.
What was Wang Jian's occupation?
Wang Jian was a painter and poet.
What nationality was Wang Jian?
Wang Jian was Chinese.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Wang Jian (Qing dynasty)
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