Landscape After Huang Kung-wang, 1670, Wang Shimin, Chinese, 1592-1680, 44-3/4 x 23-1/4 in. ( x cm), Ink and color on paper, China, 17th century, Because of his father's meritorious service to the Ming court, Wang Shimin was admitted to government office in 1614 as a secretary. By 1636, he had risen to the position of vice-minister of the court of Imperial Sacrifices. Following the Manchu conquest in 1644, he retired to Taichang where he pursued artistic activities. His integrity and social stature insured his family's continued prominence and his son Wang Shan became grand secretary

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