Wu Zhen
Chinese painter (1280-1354)
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Summary
Wu Zhen was born on January 1, 1280[1], in Jiashan County[2]. He died on January 1, 1354[3]. He worked as a painter[4], astrologer[5], and poet[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (138 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Tomb of Wu Zhen in Jiashan[8]
- Country of citizenship: Yuan dynasty[9]
- Sex or gender: male[10]
- Ancestral home: Jiaxing County[11]
- Genre: Four Masters of the Yuan Dynasty[12]
- Commons category: Wu Zhen[13]
- Family name: Wu[14]
- Commons Creator page: Wu Zhen[15]
- Name in native language: 吴镇[16]
- Courtesy name: 仲圭[17]
- Art name: 梅花道人[18]
- Name in kana: ごちん[19]
- Has works in the collection: National Gallery of Victoria[20], Metropolitan Museum of Art[21], National Palace Museum[22], Yale University Art Gallery[23], Cleveland Museum of Art[24], The Palace Museum[25], Shanghai Museum[26]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[27]
- P14541: 4ekELs[28]
Why It Matters
Wu Zhen has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
He has been cited as an influence by Gong Xian[31], a painter[32], 1618–1689[33], of Qing dynasty[34], specialised in shan shui[35].
FAQs
Where was Wu Zhen born?
Wu Zhen's place of birth was Jiashan County[2].
What did Wu Zhen do for work?
Wu Zhen worked as a painter[4], astrologer[5], and poet[6].
Who did Wu Zhen influence?
Wu Zhen has been cited as an influence by Gong Xian[31].