Wang E, 1465 – 1545
Wang E's 1 Most Famous Paintings
Winter in the Mountains is the painting Wang E is best remembered for. Our catalogue counts 1 works by Wang E. Here are the 1 most famous, with the year, the museum and the story of each canvas.
Ranked by our popularity score, which combines the searches, visits and orders for each work. Updated October 2026. Each painting on this page can be ordered as an oil reproduction painted by hand on linen canvas, or as a fine art print, made to the size you choose.
- Born · died
- 1465 – 1545, Fenghua
- Works in our catalogue
- 1
- Most famous
- Winter in the Mountains
The ten best-loved paintings by Wang E
Wang E's canvases, question by question
Which canvas is Wang E most remembered for?Read the answer
Winter in the Mountains.
How many paintings did Wang E create?Read the answer
1 works by Wang E are in our catalogue.
Where can I buy a reproduction of a Wang E painting?Read the answer
Yes. Every painting on this page can be ordered from its own page as an oil reproduction painted by hand, or as a fine art print, in the size you choose.
Meet the painter: Wang E
The Life and Legacy of Wang E
Wang E, also known by his style name Tingzhi, was a painter of the Ming dynasty. Born in Fenghua, Zhejiang, he was a student of Xiao Feng. His talent was such that he served the Hongzhi Emperor, who compared him to the artist Ma Yuan. Throughout his career, Wang E produced works that were highly regarded, including two paintings created specifically for Japanese envoys.
After his service at the imperial court, Wang E retired from official duties to focus on teaching. He lived to the age of 80, leaving behind a legacy as an imperial landscape painter.
Notable Works
The artist's repertoire includes evocative landscape imagery, such as: