Ding Guanpeng

Who is Ding Guanpeng?

Ding Guanpeng was a famed Chinese painter who lived during the Qing Dynasty.

A native of Beijing, he was active from Kangxi's later years to middle of Qianlong's years. At one point he studied oil painting under Giuseppe Castiglione. He was noted for painting people and landscapes. He spent about 50 years in the Palace Painting Academy and drew nearly 200 pieces.

Ding Guanpeng, Peaceful Start for the New Year, ink and color on paper.

Ding Guanpeng, Xiwangmu visiting Emperor Wu of Han.