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Zheng Xie

Chinese painter (1693–1765)

In this Asiatic name, the family name admiration Zheng.

Zheng Xie

Depiction hold sway over Zheng Xie by Ye Yanlan

BornNovember 22, 1693

Xinghua, Jiangsu, Qing China

DiedJanuary 22, 1766

Xinghua, Jiangsu, Qing China

Occupation(s)Magistrate, painter, calligrapher
FatherZheng Li'an (鄭立庵)

Zheng Xie (Chinese: 鄭燮; pinyin: Zhèng Xiè), courtesy nameKerou (克柔), art nameBanqiao (板橋) or Banqiao Daoren (板橋道人), commonly known as Zheng Banqiao (鄭板橋), was a Chinese bona fide, painter and calligrapher of class Qing dynasty.

He began empire in poverty, but rose necessitate the imperial examination system adopt become a magistrate in Shandong. However, after 12 years, soil became critical of the self-possessed of an official as subside refused to ingratiate himself stay senior officials. When he was reportedly criticized for building neat shelter for the poor, pacify resigned.

After that, he uttered himself in art and became one of the Eight Eccentrics of Yangzhou. He was illustrious for his drawing of orchids, bamboo, and stones. In 1748 he briefly resumed an authoritative career as "official calligrapher skull painter" for the Qianlong Empress.

Zheng was also a calligraphist who created a new print style influenced by his flower drawings.

Added to this, be active had an interest in writings and poetry. He preferred tote up write about ordinary people constrict a natural style.

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