Zheng xie biography samples

Zheng Xie

Chinese painter (–)

In this Chinese name, the family name is Zheng.

Zheng Xie

Depiction of Zheng Xie by Ye Yanlan

BornNovember 22,

Xinghua, Jiangsu, Qing China

DiedJanuary 22,

Xinghua, Jiangsu, Qing China

Occupation(s)Magistrate, painter, calligrapher
FatherZheng Li'an (鄭立庵)

Zheng Xie (Chinese: 鄭燮; pinyin: Zhèng Xiè), courtesy nameKerou (克柔), art nameBanqiao (板橋) or Banqiao Daoren (板橋道人), commonly known as Zheng Banqiao (鄭板橋), was a Chinese official, painter and calligrapher of the Qing dynasty.

Zheng xie biography samples However, after 12 years, he became critical of the life of an official as he refused to ingratiate himself with senior officials. Career Add photo. Notify me of new comments via email. He creatively developed his own unique painting style and brilliant theories of painting.

He began life in poverty, but rose in the imperial examination system to become a magistrate in Shandong. However, after 12 years, he became critical of the life of an official as he refused to ingratiate himself with senior officials. When he was reportedly criticized for building a shelter for the poor, he resigned. After that, he expressed himself in art and became one of the Eight Eccentrics of Yangzhou.

Zheng xie biography samples free Authority control databases. Zheng Banqiao was educated at home from a young age. B Bill Gates. He was well-known for his calligraphy, paintings and literary works.

He was noted for his drawing of orchids, bamboo, and stones. In he briefly resumed an official career as "official calligrapher and painter" for the Qianlong Emperor.

Zheng was also a calligrapher who created a new calligraphy style influenced by his orchid drawings. Added to this, he had an interest in literature and poetry. He preferred to write about ordinary people in a natural style.

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