White and Red Plum Blossom, 1546, Wang Guxiang, Chinese, 1501-1568, 11 3/4 x 127 1/4 in. ( x cm) (image), Ink and color on paper, China, 16th century, Wang Guxiang was born into an eminent family of doctors. Excelling in ancient prose, poetry, and calligraphy, he was tutored by the great literatus Wen Zhengming, and in 1529 passed the jinshi (doctorate) examination and entered government service. When his official career ended prematurely in 1534, Wang returned to Suzhou and began an artistic career with other Wu school literati centered around Wen Zhengming

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