Answer:
A high official in arts of China
Explanation:
The artist of this piece is Zhao Mengfu. He was a famous and talented painter and calligrapher, working as the high official of arts in the government of China. He was working with the Mongol court as the officially employed Chinese scholar.
He belonged to the imperial family of the Song Dynasty and was related to Emperor Taizu as well.
Many have praised his work and talent. He had a unique style and expression, also being wenrenhua – a painter who more often depicted personal expressions instead of traditional Chinese depictions of nature and natural beauty.
