Cymbidium and Bamboo Painted by Zheng and 50 similar items

Birkitts Books presents ... Cymbidium and Bamboo Painted by Zheng Banqiao: A Book on the Art of Painting of Famous Expert's Skill ISBN: 7805170835 Author: Zheng Xie Publisher: Hang zhou Xi ling yin she Release Date: 1991-12-31 Seller Category: Art Qty Available: 1 Condition: Used: Very Good Sku: 231105003 Notes: Text in Chinese. Covers have moderate wear, binding tight, internally clean. 78 pages, unpaginated, illustrated in black and white. From Wikipedia: "Zheng Xie, commonly known as Zheng Banqiao was a Chinese painter from Jiangsu. He began life in poverty, but rose in the exam system to become a magistrate at 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. He was noted for his drawing of orchids, bamboo, and stones. In 1748 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." Don't forget to check out other great deals in our Store!!