Artists  > Gong Xian

Gong Xian

A leading painter of the 17th-century Nanjing school, Gong’s politics kept him from a government position, forcing him to support himself with art.

Dates
c. 1618–89
Born In
Asia > East Asia > China
Active In
Asia > East Asia > China
Period Culture Style
Ming dynasty
Qing dynasty
Known For
Painting > Scroll painting, Landscape painting
Basics Works of Art Curated Guides