Wang Fu

Wang Fu (simplified Chinese: 王绂; traditional Chinese: 王紱; pinyin: Wáng Fú, ca. 1362–1416) was a Chinese landscape painter, calligrapher, and poet during the Ming dynasty (1368–1644). Wang was born in Wuxi in the Jiangsu province. His style name was 'Mengduan' (孟端) and his pseudonyms were 'Youshi (友石), Jiulong shanren (九龙山人), and Aosou' (鳌叟). Wang's painting followed the style of Wang Meng and Ni Zan. Wang also painted ink bamboo works in a free and uninhibited style.