About Qian Du
Lived 1763 – 1844 (aged 80–81). Qian Du was a Chinese painter.
Qian Du (Wade–Giles: Ch'ien Tu, traditional: 錢杜, simplified: 钱杜; pinyin: Qián Dù); c. 1764–1844 was a Chinese landscape painter during the Qing Dynasty (1644–1912).
Qian was born in the Zhejiang province. His style name was 'Shumei' and his sobriquets were 'Songhu, Songhu Xiaoyin and Hegong'. Qian painted landscapes in a style influenced by Wang Meng. He also painted human figures and flowers.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Qian Du's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Qian Du?
Chinese artist (1763-1844)
When was Qian Du born?
Qian Du was born in 1763 in Zhejiang.
When did Qian Du die?
Qian Du died in 1844.
What was Qian Du's occupation?
Qian Du was a painter.
What nationality was Qian Du?
Qian Du was Chinese.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Qian Du. https://biography.guide/qian-du/
MLA: "Qian Du." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/qian-du/.
Chicago: "Qian Du." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/qian-du/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-23 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Portrait: Wikimedia Commons · author & licence
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:07 UTC