Cheng Jiasui
Cheng Jiasui (1565-1643) was a Chinese landscape painter and poet during the Ming dynasty (1368–1644). Cheng was born in Xiuning in the Anhui province and lived in Jiading. His style name was 'Mengyang' (孟阳) and his pseudonyms or art names were 'Songyuan' (松圆) and 'Ji'an' (偈庵).
Also recorded as Mengyang · Jian · Songyuan · Songyuanshilao
Cheng Jiasui
- Name
- Cheng Jiasui
- Born
- 1565
- Birthplace
- Xiuning County, Anhui
- Field
- Shan shui
- Movement
- Four Teachers of Jiading
- Died
- 1643
- Nationality
- Ming dynasty
- Occupation
- painter · poet · calligrapher · writer
- Movements
- Xin'an School · Nine Friends of Painting
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Cheng Jiasui (1565-1643) was a Chinese landscape painter and poet during the Ming dynasty (1368–1644). Cheng was born in Xiuning in the Anhui province and lived in Jiading. His style name was 'Mengyang' (孟阳) and his pseudonyms or art names were 'Songyuan' (松圆) and 'Ji'an' (偈庵).
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Biography
Cheng's landscape painting followed the style of Huang Gongwang and Ni Zan in its wild and natural taste. Cheng also wrote a number of poems. Along with Tang Shisheng (唐时升), Lou Jian (娄坚), and Li Liufang (李流芳), he was known as one of the "Four Teachers of Jiading" (嘉定四先生).
The field of work recorded is shan shui. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are landscape. Ni Zan and Huang Gongwang are recorded as an influence. Work by Cheng Jiasui is recorded in the collections of Minneapolis Institute of Art, Art Institute of Chicago, Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Palace Museum and Shanghai Museum.
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Key facts
• Name — Cheng Jiasui • Born — 1565 • Birthplace — Xiuning County, Anhui • Field — Shan shui • Movement — Four Teachers of Jiading
Career and activity
Career and activity
Cheng Jiasui worked in shan shui. His work is associated with Xin'an School and Nine Friends of Painting.
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Identity
Cheng Jiasui is recorded as painter, poet, calligrapher and writer.
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1565
Cheng Jiasui born at Xiuning County.
1643
Cheng Jiasui died.
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- Gemeinsame Normdatei 1059902575, Cheng, Jiasui.
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