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Hu Zhengyan (1584-1634) was a Chinese painter of the late Ming dynasty, known for his masterful brushwork and delicate depictions of nature. His works, often featuring flowers, trees, and birds, are characterized by their simplicity and elegance, reflecting the refined aesthetic of the literati class. He is particularly recognized for his depictions of plum blossoms, a symbol of resilience and purity in Chinese culture. His work, often executed in ink and light washes of color, exemplifies the "xieyi" style, emphasizing the expressive potential of the brushstroke over meticulous detail.
Born
1584
Died
1634
"Birds and Plum Blossoms" Volume of the Ten Bamboo Stud...
Hu Zhengyan
1750
"Flowers" Volume of the Ten Bamboo Studio Manual of Cal...
Hu Zhengyan
1750
"Bamboo" Volume of the Ten Bamboo Studio Manual of Call...
Hu Zhengyan
1750
"Fruits" Volume of the Ten Bamboo Studio Manual of Call...
Hu Zhengyan
1750
"Rocks" Volume of the Ten Bamboo Studio Manual of Calli...
Hu Zhengyan
1750
"Preface and Orchids" Volume of the Ten Bamboo Studio M...
Hu Zhengyan
1750
Bird on a Flowering Branch -- Illustration from the Ten...
Hu Zhengyan
1703
Fruit (Three Buddha's Hand Citrons) -- Illustration fro...
Hu Zhengyan
1703
"Plum Blossoms" Volume of the Ten Bamboo Studio Manual ...
Hu Zhengyan
1703
Fruiting Branch -- Illustration from the Ten Bamboo Stu...
Hu Zhengyan
1703
Rock -- Illustration from the Ten Bamboo Studio Manual ...
Hu Zhengyan
1703
Bird on a Flowering Branch -- Illustration from the Ten...
Hu Zhengyan
1703
Plum Blossom Branch and Rocks -- Illustration from the ...
Hu Zhengyan
1703
Lingzhi Fungus and Rocks in Circular Fan Shape -- Illus...
Hu Zhengyan
1703
Rocks -- Illustration from the Ten Bamboo Studio Manual...
Hu Zhengyan
1703