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Wu Shixian

d. 1916

Chinese landscape painter

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About Wu Shixian

Wu Shixian was a Chinese painter.

Wu Shixian (Wu Shih-hsien, traditional: 吳石仙, simplified: 吴石仙, pinyin: Wú Shíxiān), also known as Wu Qingyun; ca. (unknown-1916) was a Chinese landscape painter during the Qing dynasty (1644–1912). His specific year of birth is unknown.

Wu was born in Nanjing in the Jiangsu province, and later lived in Shanghai and Japan. His style name was 'Shixian' and his sobriquet was 'splash-ink monk'. Wu specialized in painting foggy and rainy landscapes. The quality of his landscapes is sometimes attributed to his knowledge of Western Art, which at the time was already available in Shanghai.

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Important facts

Born
Nanjing
Died
1916
Occupation
Also known as
Wu Qingyun, Pomo daoren, Shixian

Frequently asked questions

Who was Wu Shixian?

Chinese landscape painter

When was Wu Shixian born?

Wu Shixian was born in Nanjing.

When did Wu Shixian die?

Wu Shixian died in 1916.

What was Wu Shixian's occupation?

Wu Shixian was a painter.

What nationality was Wu Shixian?

Wu Shixian was Chinese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Wu Shixian

· Wikidata: Q8038964

· DBpedia: Wu Shixian

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