1711 - 1758

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  • Born: 1711
  • Typical colors:
    • rosy brown
    • gray
  • Also known as:
    • Qianzhai
    • Ziqiong Daoren
    • Chunfu Jiushi
    • Prince Shen
    • Prince Shenjing
  • Top 3 works: Untitled
  • Art period: Early Modern
  • Copyright status: Public domain

The Princely Artist of the Qing Dynasty

Yunxi was a notable figure of the Qing dynasty, born as the 21st surviving son of the Kangxi Emperor. Holding the title of Prince Shen of the Second Rank, he was recognized for his talent in the arts and his diligence in studies. His artistic practice was characterized by the use of the Gongbi technique, following the traditions of Dong Yuan and Wen Zhengming. While many works of his era utilized monochromy, Yunxi’s paintings, such as "Wind in Ten Thousand Pine gully", utilized a great palette of colors. His skill earned him a reputation as a premier painter of the Kangxi-Qianlong eras imperial court, and he maintained friendships with imperial court artists including Giuseppe Castiglione and Zheng Xie.

Spiritual and Literary Pursuits

Beyond his visual mastery, Yunxi was deeply connected to spiritual traditions, associating with numerous Taoist priests and Buddhist monks through his pursuit of meditation. This spiritual inclination is reflected in his paintings through the depiction of Taoist monks dressed in purple. His literary contributions included writing poems on his artworks and composing a cycle of poems titled "Poetry from Huajian hall." Known by various names and art names, such as Ziqiong daoren and Chunfu Jiushi, he was a man of multifaceted talents who balanced his political responsibilities within the Ministry of Revenue with a profound devotion to art and poetry.

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Who was Yunxi's father?
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Which painting technique did most of Yunxi's paintings use?
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In which year was Yunxi born?
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Which artist was a friend of Yunxi in the imperial court?