Han Gan

Han Gan (706–783) was a painter.

Also recorded as Han Kan; Gan Han; Kan Han.

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Overview

Born at Kaifeng in 706, died at People's Republic of China in 783.

In detail

training under Cao Ba is recorded.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are portrait and animal.

Places of work recorded in the authority are China.

Work by Han Gan is recorded in the collections of Metropolitan Museum of Art and National Palace Museum.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Han Gan”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q561952: Han Gan

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