Wang E, 1465 – 1545

Wang E: The 1 Most Famous Paintings

Winter in the Mountains is the most famous painting by Wang E. From the 1 works of Wang E in our catalogue, here are the 1 that collectors and museum visitors look at most, with the year, the museum and the story of each.

Ranked by our popularity score, which combines the searches, visits and orders for each work. Updated October 2026. Every masterpiece on this page can be ordered as a museum-quality, hand-painted oil reproduction or a fine art print, at the size you choose.

Portrait of Wang E
Wang E · 1465 – 1545
Born · died
1465 – 1545, Fenghua
Works in our catalogue
1
Most famous
Winter in the Mountains

Top 10: Wang E's best-known paintings

Wang E's paintings: frequently asked questions

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Winter in the Mountains.

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Our catalogue lists 1 works by Wang E.

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Yes. Every painting on this page can be ordered as a museum-quality, hand-painted oil reproduction or a fine art print, in the size you choose, from the painting's own page.

Wang E: biography

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: