About Deng Shiru
Lived 1739 – 1805 (aged 65–66). Deng Shiru was a Chinese calligrapher, painter and seal cutter.
Deng Shirú (Teng Shih-ju, traditional: 鄧石如, simplified: 邓石如; c. 1739/1743–1805) was a Chinese calligrapher during the Qing Dynasty (1644–1912). thumb
Deng was born in Huaining 懷寧 in the Anhui 安徽 province. His style name was 'Wanbo' 顽伯 and his sobriquets were 'Wanbai shanren 皖白山人, Wan bai 完白, Guhuan, Gu wanzi 故浣子, Youji daoren 游笈道人, Fengshui yuzhang 鳳水漁長, and Longshan qiaozhang 龍山樵長'. Deng studied at the Shen Chun Academy. He later learned the art of Seal cutting.
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Who was Deng Shiru?
Chinese artist (1739-1805)
When was Deng Shiru born?
Deng Shiru was born in 1739 in Anhui.
When did Deng Shiru die?
Deng Shiru died in 1805.
What was Deng Shiru's occupation?
Deng Shiru was a calligrapher, painter and seal cutter.
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Deng Shiru was Chinese.
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