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Ni Zan

Ni Zan (1301–1374) was a painter, poet and calligrapher.

Also recorded as Hsiao-hsien; Xiaoxian; Tsan; Zan Ni; Ching-man-min; Huanxia Ni.

Overview

Born at Wuxi in 1301, died at Wuxi in 1374.

In detail

The field of work recorded is shan shui, regular script and semi-cursive script. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are Four Masters of the Yuan Dynasty. The authority associates the name with Southern School. Dong Yuan, Jing Hao and Guan Tong are recorded as an influence.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Lake Tai.

Work by Ni Zan is recorded in the collections of Art Institute of Chicago, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Shanghai Museum, Princeton Art Museum and Cleveland Museum of Art.

Sources

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

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Ni Zan”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q731030: Ni Zan

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