Ren Renfa

Ren Renfa (1254–1327) was a painter, politician and hydraulic engineer.

Also recorded as Tzu-ming Jen; Yueshandaoren; Renfa Ren; Yüeh-shan-tao-jen; Ren Ziming; Jen Jen-fa.

Ren Renfa in brief

Born
1254
Died
1327
Known for
painter, politician, hydraulic engineer, calligrapher and beamter
Place of birth
China
Contents

Overview

Born at China in 1254, died in 1327.

In detail

The field of work recorded is figure painting, hydraulic engineering and bird-and-flower painting.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Jiangsu.

Works named in the authority record are A Fat and a Thin Horse.

Work by Ren Renfa is recorded in the collections of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Cincinnati Art Museum, Cleveland Museum of Art, The Palace Museum and Shanghai Museum.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Ren Renfa”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2032614: Ren Renfa

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