吴伟

吳偉

Wúwěi

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Meanings

1 Wu Wei (1459–1508), Ming dynasty painter known for bold, vigorous brushwork in the Zhe School tradition

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吴伟是明代浙派的代表画家之一。

Wúwěi shì Míngdài Zhèpài de dàibiǎo huàjiā zhī yī.

Wu Wei was a representative painter of the Ming Zhe School.

吴伟的人物画非常有气势。

Wúwěi de rénwùhuà fēicháng yǒu qìshì.

Wu Wei's figure paintings have remarkable energy.

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history

Summoned to court under two emperors; 明宪宗 gave him the seal 画状元 ('zhuangyuan of painting'). Known for a wild personality — reportedly painted drunk and demanded wine before taking up the brush.

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吴 Wú

伟 wěi