Zhu Meicun (1911 – 1993): A Master of Shanshui Landscape Painting Zhu Meicun, born in Shanghai in 1911, emerged as a pivotal figure in the landscape painting tradition of China during the tumultuous years following the Qing Dynasty’s collapse. His artistic journey was deeply rooted in Confucian ideals and influenced by the burgeoning modernist movement sweeping across Europe – a fascinating confluence that resulted in a uniquely expressive style known as Shanshui (Mountain Water). Unlike Western Impressionists who sought to capture fleeting moments of light, Zhu Meicun aimed for something fa…