Wu Dacheng
Chinese politician in the 19th century
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Wu Dacheng (1835–1902)[1] was a Chinese politician, governor, author, artist, and collector during the Qing dynasty.[2]
Life
Wu grew up in a scholarly home.[2] While living in Suzhou, he succeeded the imperial examination. In the next two decades, he had many jobs and positions.[3] One of the positions included being a Qing officer.[4]
Governor of Hunan
Dacheng was the governor of Hunan until 1895, when he failed to defend Liaoning from the Japanese forces during the First Sino-Japanese War.[3][4]
Artworks
Wu has painted many paintings during his lifetime, including "Fragrant Mountains"[5] and "Mountain and Stream and Rain". He has made 37 jades, which are held in the Suzhou museum.[3] Other works of art created by him include coins, seals, porcelains, paintings scrolls, and hand fans.
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