19th Century

liu deliu

Born 1806 Died 1875

Liu Deliu (Zihe): A Master of Serene Landscapes and Vibrant Figures Born in Wujiang, Jiangsu province, China, in 1806 – a year traditionally associated with auspiciousness – Liu Deliu, also known by his courtesy name Zihe, emerged as a significant figure within the vibrant landscape of 19th-century Chinese painting. His life coincided with a period of profound transformation for China, marked by the waning influence of the Qing Dynasty and increasing Western interaction. While details surrounding his early life remain somewhat sparse, it’s known that he was apprenticed to Xia Zhiding, a pro…

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The Subject Atlas

A chart of liu deliu's corpus mapped not by date but by subject. Spokes are what they painted; rings are when; and the threads between stars reveal the patrons and places that secretly connect them.

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Each arm of the atlas gathers works by what they depict: portraits, sacred scenes, mythologies, and the scientific studies. Click a spoke to swing that cluster to the top.

Rings — Career Period

Distance from the center marks time. The innermost ring is the earliest period; the outermost, the final years. Style matures as you move outward.

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liu deliu

1806 - 1875

The Subject Atlas

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Rings — Career Period

Threads — Shared Context

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