Chen Nian

• Chen Nian was born in Shnayin, Zhejiang. Grow up in a poor family and learnt poetry and calligraphy by himself in his childhood. Admire Wu Changshuo as his master. Moved to Beijing when he was 40-year-old and worked at Beijing library. After that become a teacher at Peiping Art School. Good at painting flowers and scenery, calligraphy and seal carving. Worked as a Director of China Artists Association, Vice President of Beijing Academy of Fine Arts, President of Chinese Painting Research Association.

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