About Xie Zhiliu
Lived 1910 – 1997 (aged 86–87). Xie Zhiliu was a Chinese painter.
Xie Zhiliu (; 1910–1997) was a leading traditional painter, calligrapher, and art connoisseur of modern China. He was a noted member of the Shanghai School of art. Xie and his wife Chen Peiqiu are one of the most famous couples in Chinese art. The government of Shanghai has opened a museum in Nanhui New City dedicated to them.
Biography Born Xie Zhi (谢稚) in Wujin (now part of Changzhou), Jiangsu province in 1910, Xie went by his courtesy name Zhiliu. He also used the art name Zhuangmusheng (壮暮生) in his later life.
Xie began learning to paint at the age of nine,
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Who was Xie Zhiliu?
Chinese painter and calligrapher (1910–1997)
When was Xie Zhiliu born?
Xie Zhiliu was born in 1910 in Wujin District.
When did Xie Zhiliu die?
Xie Zhiliu died in 1997 in Shanghai.
What was Xie Zhiliu's occupation?
Xie Zhiliu was a painter.
What nationality was Xie Zhiliu?
Xie Zhiliu was Chinese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Xie Zhiliu. https://biography.guide/xie-zhiliu/
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