China: Huanghe Lou or 'Yellow Crane Tower' painting on silk by An Zhengwen, Ming Dynasty artist

An Zhengwen (Wade–Giles: An Cheng-wen, date of birth and death unknown) was an imperial Chinese painter during the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644). An was born in Wuxi and was known for painting people, landscapes, and buildings.

Yellow Crane Tower (Huáng Hè Lóu) is a famous and historic tower, first built in the year 223 AD, the current structure however, was rebuilt in 1981. The tower stands on Sheshan (Snake Hill), at the bank of Yangtze River in the Wuchang District, of the city of Wuhan, in Hubei province of central China.

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