2008
The Painter (Wang Wei, 2008)
Wang Wei (699–759) made The Painter. It dates from 2008. It is kept at Song Art Museum in Beijing, People's Republic of China. It measures 30 × 25 cm.
- 2008
- 30 × 25 cm
- Song Art Museum, Beijing
The Painter, in brief
- Title
- The Painter
- Artist
- Wang Wei (699–759)
- Artist born in
- Yongji, People's Republic of China
- Date
- 2008
- Dimensions
- 30 × 25 cm
- Where to see it
- Song Art Museum, Beijing, People's Republic of China
Which museum holds The Painter?
Song Art Museum
Beijing, People's Republic of China
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High-resolution images of The Painter
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Wang Wei, The Painter (2008), Song Art Museum.
Questions on The Painter, answered
Which museum holds the original "The Painter"?
The original "The Painter" by Wang Wei is held at the Song Art Museum, Beijing, People's Republic of China. A reproduction allows the work to be displayed at home.
In what year was "The Painter" by Wang Wei created?
"The Painter" dates from 2008. The date places the work within Wang Wei's career and its era.
What are the dimensions of the original "The Painter" by Wang Wei?
The original "The Painter" by Wang Wei measures 30 x 25 cm.
Can the image of "The Painter" by Wang Wei be freely reproduced?
"The Painter" by Wang Wei is still protected by copyright. This status governs how the image of the work may be reproduced.
Who is the artist behind "The Painter"?
"The Painter" was created by Wang Wei. The information on this page describes Wang Wei's original work.
What explains the copyright situation of "The Painter" by Wang Wei?
"The Painter" by Wang Wei is still protected by copyright. Copyright duration runs from the artist's death, which occurred in 759.
Did "The Painter" stay in its artist's homeland?
Yes - the artwork is kept in the artist's home country. "The Painter" is held in People's Republic of China, while Wang Wei was born in People's Republic of China.
About the artist, Wang Wei
699–759, People's Republic of China
Wang Wei
Wang Wei: Bridging Tradition and Landscape Wang Wei (王維), born around 699 CE in Qixian County, Shanxi Province, stands as a monumental figure within Tang Dynasty art history—a testament to the harmonious fusion of music, poetry, painting, and political leadership. Revered not merely for his artistic output but also for his profound philosophical convictions rooted in Chan Buddhism, Wang Wei embodies the spirit of his era: intellectual curiosity coupled with an unwavering devotion to nature’s beauty. His legacy continues to inspire artists and scholars alike, cementing his place as one of China's most distinguished men of arts and letters. Early Life & Artistic Beginnings Musical Accomplishments & Patronage Landscape Painting: The Orthodox School Poetry: Echoes of Zen Political Career & Legacy Early Life & Artistic Beginnings Wang Wei descended from a noble Han family that relocated eastward to Puzhou, Guangdong Province, seeking prosperity and stability.