Artwork

Fisherman

Fisherman, by Wu Zhen, unspecified, 1342
Fisherman, by Wu Zhen, unspecified, 1342

Fisherman is an unspecified painting by Wu Zhen. It dates from 1342 and is held in the collection of the National Palace Museum.

About this work

Overview

Fisherman is a painted work executed by the Chinese artist Wu Zhen in the year 1342. The composition depicts a solitary figure engaged in fishing, rendered in the stylistic conventions of the period.

History & Provenance

The painting forms part of the collection of the National Palace Museum, where it is currently preserved and displayed. Its accession into the museum’s holdings reflects the institution’s focus on acquiring representative works from the Yuan dynasty era.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Wu Zhen

Artist

Wu Zhen

Chinese, 1280–1354

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