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Some years ago, I did a presentation at Knuston Hall about the origins of the Lingnan school of painting. I was asked recently about some Lingnan artists so thought I should post some information so that, should you be inspired, you can carry out further research on these artists yourself.
First of all, Lingnan literally means 'South of the Nanling Mountains'. The Lingnan region covers the modern provinces of Guangdong, Guangxi, and Hainan as modern Northern Vietnam. There follows a timeline of Lingnan development and below this more detail on the founding artists and some of their paintings...
We start with Yun Shouping 1633 - 1690, often known as the Grandfather of Lingnan.
Sunset along floral embankment - Yun Shouping
Lotus flower breaking the surface - detail - Yun Shouping
Next we have the 'Two Ju's', starting with Ju Chao 1811 - 1865. Together with Ju Lian 1828 - 1904, his cousin, they are renowned as forerunners of the Lingnan School of painting.
Lychees and the sound of a cicada by Ju Chao 1847 27cm
Flowers by Ju Lian 1887 77x35cm
The main founder of the Lingnan School is Gao Jianfu 1879 - 1951. Along with Gao Jianfu is Gao Qifeng 1889 - 1933. Finally, completing the 'Three Masters of Lingnan' is Chen Shuren 1884 - 1948, literally making up the 'Two Gao's and one Chen'.
Dew on a Spider web in the early morning by Gao Jianfu 1928
Bird on branch by Gao Qifeng
Geese in the Moon by Chen Shuren
There are, obviously, a large Canon of Lingnan painters but I hope you enjoy exploring the founders of this School and its painting style.
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