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…