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He had studied for the civil service exam under the Ming and received the xiucai degree in his twenties. He was affiliated with the Anhui School, also known as the Xin"an School, which is noted for dry brushstrokes and sparse compositions.

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His family, and himself, were art collectors and Ming dynasty aristocrats. However he abandoned any attempt at an official career after the Manchu conquest. Subsequent to the s he moved, or fled, depending on the source, to Yangzhou. As a calligrapher he was influenced by Dong Qichang and Mi Fu. His landscapes were more influenced by Hong Ren and Ni Zan.

His later works are considered to have had a more moist and expressive feel than those of Hong Ren. As a person he was said to be easy-going, but slightly reclusive. He also had a fondness for drink, indulging into the late hours. Back to Profile. Photos Works. Main Photo Add photo. School period Add photo. Career Add photo.

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