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DiaporamaThe Sixteen Luohans
1634
26.0 x 30.0 cm
Chen Xian was a Buddhist monk who painted mostly religious figures. In the chaos that accompanied the fall of the Ming dynasty in 1644, many Buddhist monks left China for Japan, and some brought paintings by Chen, which found favor. For this reason, he is better known in Japan than in his native country. This album is not as accomplished as his best works—the shading of the faces is somewhat muddy—so it is likely a close copy, possibly by a Japanese admirer.
chen xian (1919 – 2018)
Explore the unique artistic legacy of Chen Xian, a Chinese politician & artist whose statistical work subtly influenced China's cultural landscape.
About this artwork
- Title: The Sixteen Luohans
- Artist: chen xian
- Year: 1634
- Original dimensions: 26.0 x 30.0 cm
- Copyright status: Under copyright
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