Qiu Zhu
Ming dynasty painter known for figure paintings and Guanyin depictions.
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Qiu Zhu (Chinese: 仇珠; Wade–Giles: Ch'iu Chu; fl. She is noted for paintings with figures, including several depictions of the goddess Guanyin, and is considered a highly refined painter who influenced later artists.
- field
- Painting
- nationality
- Chinese (Ming dynasty)
- known_for
- Figure paintings, especially of Guanyin
- art_name
- Duling Neishi
- father
- Qiu Ying
Lore & Background
Little is known about her life, and it is assumed that she learned to paint from her father. She was possibly married to You Qiu, an artist influenced by her father and generally believed to be his son-in-law, although this has been questioned by some scholars. She maintained a close relationship with the Xiang family after her father's death, and at least one of her extant works bears the seal of a Xiang family member.
Reader's Guide
A later Ming dynasty scholar considered her a 'Li Gonglin among women,' noting her firm brushstrokes and delicate drawing. She also painted other religious figures and non-religious subjects primarily of women at leisure. Qiu Zhu was considered a highly refined painter and is seen to have influenced Wen Shu.
Did You Know?
- Qiu Zhu was the daughter of Qiu Ying, one of the Four Masters of the Ming dynasty.
- She was possibly married to You Qiu, though this has been questioned by some scholars.
- Her album of 24 portraits of Guanyin is painted in gold ink on black paper.
- A later Ming dynasty scholar called her a 'Li Gonglin among women.'
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