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Zheng Xie
Zheng Xie (1693–1766): The Poet Painter of Yangzhou Zheng Xie (1693-1765), commonly known as Zheng Banqiao, stands as a singular figure in Qing dynasty Chinese art—a painter who simultaneously embraced calligraphy and literature, forging an artistic vision deeply rooted in observation of the natural world and imbued with humanist sensibilities. Born in Xinghua County, Jiangsu Province, his early life was marked by hardship; orphaned at
a young age, he endured considerable poverty before securing a position as a scribe – a testament to his determination and intellectual aptitude. Despite these difficulties, he ascended through the imperial examination system to achieve considerable renown as a magistrate in Shandong, demonstrating both intellectual prowess and administrative capability. However, after twelve years of service, Zheng Xie’s disillusionment with official…