米芾, 1051 – 1107

The 4 Most Famous Paintings by 米芾

The painting that made 米芾 famous is Title(Japanese): 草書四帖 (1000); it hangs in the 大阪市立美術館, 大阪. Model Calligraphies of Yingguang Hall (Yingguangtang tie)\n\nImage 1 of album 1 (1200) and Poem Written in a Boat on the Wu River (1095) follow it in the hearts of collectors and museum visitors. Of the 4 works by 米芾 in our catalogue, these 4 are the most admired, each presented with its date, its museum and what sets it apart.

各作品の検索数、閲覧数、および注文数を組み合わせた当サイトの人気スコアに基づきランキングを作成しています。最終更新:10月 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.

米芾の肖像画
米芾 · 1051 – 1107
生没年
1051 – 1107, 江蘇省
カタログ掲載作品
4
最も有名な
Title(Japanese): 草書四帖 (1000)
最多収蔵館
大阪市立美術館

米芾: the ten masterpieces

Poem Written in a Boat on the Wu River (1095) による 米芾
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Poem Written in a Boat on the Wu River

1095

Sun Guoting"s Manual on Calligraphy (687) states that calligraphy reveals the character and emotions of the writer. Few works demonstrate this principle as clearly as this handscroll by Mi Fu, the leading calligrapher of late Northern Song. Mi wrote Sailing on the Wu River with a suspended arm, working from the elbow rather than the wrist. It was not his aim to form perfect characters; instead, he entrusted his writing…

Where to see 米芾's paintings

このページに掲載されている絵画を最も多く所蔵している 2 の美術館

美術館 都市 米芾の作品 このリストの絵画
大阪市立美術館, 大阪大阪市立美術館 大阪 1 Title(Japanese): 草書四帖
Yale University Art Gallery, ニューヘイブンYale University Art Gallery ニューヘイブン 1 Mountains and Water

米芾, year by year: the defining paintings

Every dated masterpiece of 米芾 on this page belongs to 1095: here they are.

  1. 1095
    Poem Written in a Boat on the Wu River (1095) による 米芾
    #3 of 4

    Poem Written in a Boat on the Wu River

    年齢 44歳

    Sun Guoting"s Manual on Calligraphy (687) states that calligraphy reveals the character and emotions of the writer. Few works demonstrate this principle as clearly as this handscroll by…

米芾's masterpieces: questions and answers

Which painting is 米芾 best known for?Show the answer

Title(Japanese): 草書四帖 (1000), 大阪市立美術館, 大阪. Next come Model Calligraphies of Yingguang Hall (Yingguangtang tie)\n\nImage 1 of album 1 (1200) and Poem Written in a Boat on the Wu River (1095).

How many works did 米芾 paint?Show the answer

Our catalogue lists 4 works by 米芾.

In which museums can I see 米芾's masterpieces?Show the answer

Most of them are in 大阪市立美術館 (大阪) と Yale University Art Gallery (ニューヘイブン). The table above lists the museums one by one.

Can I own a reproduction of a 米芾 masterpiece?Show the answer

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.

The life of 米芾

early life and career

mi fei, a chinese painter, poet, and calligrapher, was born in 1051 ce in taiyuan during the song dynasty. his early life showed signs of interest in arts and letters, as well as unusual memory skills. as a member of a family with connections to the imperial family, mi fei was allowed the privilege of living in the royal palaces, where he began his career as reviser of books, professor of painting and calligraphy.

artistic style and legacy

mi fei's style of painting misty landscapes, known as the "mi fu" style, involved the use of large wet dots of ink applied with a flat brush. this unique technique earned him a reputation as one of the four greatest calligraphers of the song dynasty, alongside su shi, hung tingjian, and cai xian. his son, mi youren, also became a well-known painter, adopting his father's use of large dots of wet ink, later nicknamed "mi dots."

notable works and collections

* zhao mengfu: riders leading a white horse (indianapolis museum of art, silk) - showcases mi fei's influence on subsequent generations of artists. * wen zhengming: the studio of true appreciation (zhen shang zhai) (china modern and contemporary art document research center, paper) - demonstrates the enduring impact of mi fei's style on chinese art.

personality and later life

mi fei was known for his eccentric personality, including a mania for cleanliness and an obsession with collecting stones, earning him the nickname "madman mi." he was also a heavy drinker. despite this, he continued to produce remarkable works of art, leaving behind a legacy as one of china's most celebrated artists. experience the enigmatic world of mi fei's art, where misty landscapes and calligraphic mastery come alive.

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