Ruan Yuan

Ruan Yuan was recorded at birth as 伯元. The authorities additionally record the headings Xiaocanglang, Wenxuanlou, Xiaolanghuanxianguan, Queliruankongjinglou and I-hsing Lao-jen. His recorded language was Chinese. His recorded confession was Confucianism.

He was the child of Ruan Chengxin. He married Jiang Shi, Kong Luhua and Tang Qingyun. 4 children are recorded: Ruan Fu, Ruan You, Ruan Konghou and Ruan Kongjing.

The record notes the qualification jinshi.

As a teacher, Ruan Yuan is recorded in connection with Luo Shilin and Li Rui. Each of those relationships is stated by the authority record rather than inferred from style.

Ruan Yuan worked in Chinese philosophy, compilation and publishing.

He was employed by Hanlin Academy. Recorded positions include viceroy of Huguang, Grand Secretary of Tiren Cabinet, Liangguang Governor, Viceroy of Yun-Gui and Shujishi of Qing dynasty. He belonged to Jian jia xue pai.

4 works under this name are catalogued by Wikidata Query Service, The Metropolitan Museum of Art and The Art Institute of Chicago. Their recorded dates run from 1644 to 2008.

Chou ren zhuan. Table screen, converted to a wall panel, dated 19th century, marble mounted in wood frame, held by The Metropolitan Museum of Art, inventory 1995.421. Viewing Plum Blossoms with Warm Wine 溫酒賞梅圖, dated Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 1717, hanging scroll; ink and slight color on silk, held by The Art Institute of Chicago, inventory 1944.437. A Secret, dated 2008, chromogenic print, held by The Art Institute of Chicago, inventory 2015.481.

Work associated with this heading is recorded in 2 named public collections.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art: 1 recorded object, read from the institution's own published catalogue. The Art Institute of Chicago: 132681 recorded objects, read from the institution's own published catalogue.

5 scholarly publications naming this subject were located in the registry of record.

Ruan Yuan, Oxford Art Online, 2003. Appendix III: Scholars Associated with Ruan Yuan, Ruan Yuan, 1764–1849, 2006. Appendix VI: Ruan Yuan as Director-General of Grain Transport, Ruan Yuan, 1764–1849, 2006. A study of Ruan Yuan's (1764-1849) scholarship and thought = Ruan Yuan xue shu si xiang yan jiu. Appendix IV: Ruan Yuan’s Publications, Ruan Yuan, 1764–1849, 2006.

Luo Shilin and Li Rui are recorded as having studied under Ruan Yuan. the recorded working language is Chinese.

The field of work recorded is Chinese philosophy, compilation and publishing.

Employment is recorded with Hanlin Academy. Positions recorded include viceroy of Huguang and Grand Secretary of Tiren Cabinet. Membership is recorded of Jian jia xue pai.

Works named in the authority record are Chou ren zhuan.

Work by Ruan Yuan is recorded in the collections of Shanghai Museum.