Xie Zhiliu - Representative Calligrapher Series of the Haipai School Works Collection

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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: Xie Zhai Liu (1910–1997) was a renowned modern painter and calligrapher, as well as a famous expert in calligraphy and painting appraisal and a poet. Originally named Zhi, he styled himself Zhuangmu and Zhi Liu, later adopting his courtesy name. Born in Changzhou in 1910, he studied Confucian classics, poetry, and prose under Qian Mingshan, a scholar from Jiangnan, in his youth. Later, inspired by the family's collection of calligraphy and paintings, he began to take up painting for his own enjoyment. By chance, he discovered the plum blossom painting by the Qing dynasty master Chen Laolian (Hong Shou), which deeply moved him and led him to resolve to emulate Chen Laolian and pursue the art of painting. Xie Zhai Liu was also skilled in calligraphy and painting appraisal. Notably, his expertise in overturning established conclusions is well-known—many works once deemed authentic in the history of painting were, through his insightful analysis, reevaluated and given a more historically accurate assessment. Xie Zhai Liu's major works include: Water Ink Painting, Zhu Da, Fish Drinking Poetry Manuscript, Jia Ding Poetry, Remnants of Appraisal Manuscript, and Discussions on the Dunhuang Stone Chamber.