Artists  > Han Gan

Han Gan

Han was known for painting supernatural figures and horses; he would paint religious works and portraits of Emperor Xuanzong’s favorite steeds.

Dates
c. 706–783
Born In
Asia > East Asia > China
Active In
Asia > East Asia > China
Period Culture Style
Tang dynasty
Known For
Painting > Scroll painting, Portrait painting
Works of Art

Artists  > Han Gan

Han Gan

Han was known for painting supernatural figures and horses; he would paint religious works and portraits of Emperor Xuanzong’s favorite steeds.

Dates
c. 706–783
Born In
Asia > East Asia > China
Active In
Asia > East Asia > China
Period Culture Style
Tang dynasty
Known For
Painting > Scroll painting, Portrait painting
Works of Art