Zheng Xie
Zheng Xie

Zheng Xie (Chinese: 鄭燮; pinyin: Zhèng Xiè; 1693–1765), commonly known as Zheng Banqiao (Chinese: 郑板桥; pinyin: Zhèng Bǎnqiáo) was a Chinese painter from Jiangsu.

Zheng was also a calligrapher who created a new calligraphy style influenced by his orchid drawings. Added to this, he had an interest in literature and poetry. He preferred to write about ordinary people in a natural style.

Zheng Xie Famous Poems

    • ○ Bamboo and Rock (竹石)
      "This is a poem inscribed on a painting. The opening couplet celebrates the inner spirit of the sturdy bamboo rooted in cracked rocks, fully embodying its unyielding vitality and resolute character. The closing couplet further illustrates how…"
    • ○ New Bamboo (新竹)
      "Alludes to the imperial estate, being almost always vast."
    • ○ Double Seven Night (七夕)
      "By Zheng Xie"
    • ○ Tune: Jui-ho hsien- The Fisherman (瑞鹤仙·渔家)
      "By Zheng Xie"
    • ○ A Chant to Snow Flakes (咏雪)
      "By Zheng Banqiao"
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