Hongren

Hongren (1610–1663) was a painter and buddhist monk.

Also recorded as Jiang Tao; Liuqi Jiang; Jianjiangxueren; Meihuaguna; Wuzhi; Jianjiang zi Wuzhi.

Hongren in brief

Born
1610
Died
1663
Known for
painter and buddhist monk
Place of birth
She County
Contents

Overview

Recorded at birth as 江韬.

Born at She County in 1610, died in 1663.

In detail

training under Xiao Yuncong is recorded. Yao Song and Jiang Zhu are recorded as having studied under Hongren.

The authority associates the name with Xin'an School. Huang Gongwang and Ni Zan are recorded as an influence.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Anhui. Membership is recorded of Four Monks.

Work by Hongren is recorded in the collections of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Art Institute of Chicago, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Seattle Art Museum and Yale University Art Gallery.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  1. 1.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2615238: Hongren

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