Sun Kehong

Sun Kehong was a painter, poet and calligrapher (1533–1611).

Also recorded as Sun K'o-hung; Xueju; Yunzhi.

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Identity and origins

The authorities additionally record the headings Sun K'o-hung, Xueju and Yunzhi. His recorded confession was Buddhism.

He was the child of Sun Chengen.

Authority records

The identifiers under which Sun Kehong may be traced in institutional catalogues.

Sun Kehong is established in the international name authorities as Wikidata Q3503750.

In detail

The field of work recorded is bird-and-flower painting. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are landscape. Shen Zhou and Lu Zhi are recorded as an influence.

Work by Sun Kehong is recorded in the collections of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, The Palace Museum and Shanghai Museum.

Chronology

  1. 1533Sun Kehong born.
  2. 1533Sun Kehong was born in 1533.
  3. 1611Sun Kehong died.
  4. 1611Sun Kehong died in 1611.

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.

    “Sun Kehong”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

    reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3503750: Sun Kehong

    authority record · Unverified · Wikidata

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