About Lan Ying
Lived 1585 – 1664 (aged 78–79). Lan Ying was a Chinese painter.
Lan Ying (; ca. 1585–1664) was a Chinese painter of landscapes, human figures, flowers and birds who was active during the Ming dynasty (1368–1644).
Biography Lan was born in Hangzhou in the Zhejiang province. His style name was 'Tianshu' (田叔), and his pseudonyms were 'Diesou' (蜨叟), 'Shi Toutuo' (石頭陀), and Dongguo laoren'. Lan's painting followed the style of Huang Gongwang and Wu Zhen. Lan was trained at the Painting Academy of the South Song dynasty. Lan's son Lan Yu and grandson Lan Shen also grew up to be painters.
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Who was Lan Ying?
Chinese artist (1585-1664)
When was Lan Ying born?
Lan Ying was born in 1585 in Hangzhou.
When did Lan Ying die?
Lan Ying died in 1664.
What was Lan Ying's occupation?
Lan Ying was a painter.
What nationality was Lan Ying?
Lan Ying was Chinese.
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