Shitao

Shitao (1642–1707) was a painter, poet and art theorist.

Also recorded as Daitekishi; Qingxiangyiren; Dun'gen; Shan-chʻeng-kʻo; A-chʻang Chu; Ruoji Zhu.

Overview

Also worked under the name Jüan-ťi, Kchu-kua che-šang and Čchao-ťi.

Born at Guilin in 1642, died at Yangzhou in 1707.

In detail

training under Bada Shanren is recorded. the recorded working language is Chinese.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are landscape. Mei Qing is recorded as an influence.

Membership is recorded of Four Monks.

Work by Shitao is recorded in the collections of National Gallery of Victoria, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Los Angeles County Museum of Art and Guimet Museum.

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

    “Shitao”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q469439: Shitao

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