Wang You was a painter of the Song dynasty from Hanzhou. His style name was Zhongyi; his name also appears as You.
Life
Wang You held the office of county assistant (縣丞) and studied painting under Zhao Chang.
Painting
He specialized in flowers and fruit, emphasizing the use of color and capturing their fragrance and beauty.
References
- CBDB Wang You (38499)
- 搜韵 王友 (29518)
- Wikidata Wang You (Q45432579)