early life and artistic development chen hongshou , a prominent chinese painter, was born in 1598 in zhuji, zhejiang province, during the late ming dynasty. his courtesy name was
zhanghou (章侯) , with pseudonyms including
laolian (老莲), fuchi (弗迆), yunmenseng (云门僧), huichi (悔迆), chiheshang (迆和尚) and huiseng (悔僧) . under the tutelage of lan ying, chen honed his skills in painting peculiar human figures, landscapes, flower-and-bird art, utilizing plump, profound brushwork and precise color.
artistic style and notable works chen's unique style set him apart from his contemporaries. his masterpieces,
"shui hu ye zi" (水浒叶子) and
"bo gu ye zi" , are rare examples of the ming and qing dynasties' artistic excellence. these works showcase his skill in capturing the essence of traditional chinese art.
museum collections and worldwide recognition chen's works are preserved in museums globally, including:
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Questions & Answers
How do I find works by Chen Hongshou in a specific palette?
To find works by Chen Hongshou in a specific palette, use the artist's By Palettes page.
Where is Chen Hongshou from?
Chen Hongshou was born in People's Republic of China.
Is there a timeline of Chen Hongshou's works?
A timeline of Chen Hongshou 's works exists: the artist's Artwork Timeline page orders the artworks by creation date.
By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team
Updated Oct. 16, 2026
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