a life marked by loss and artistic expression luo ping , a prominent chinese painter of the qing dynasty, lived in ganquan, present-day yangzhou, jiangsu. his courtesy name was dunfu and his pseudonyms were liangfeng and
huazhisi seng . born in 1733, luo's life began with loss and sadness, with his father passing away when he was just one year old, followed by his mother's demise.
artistic beginnings and mentorship at a young age, luo was recognized as a talented poet and gained admission to the exclusive artistic circles of yangzhou. he married
fang wanyi , a poet and painter, at 19, and their children also became artists, painting plum blossoms, the family's trademark (罗家梅派). luo's artistic style was shaped by his mentor,
jin nong , a renowned poet, artist, and bon vivant. this influential relationship lasted for six years, during which luo painted pictures for jin nong, who signed them with his own name and sold them.
artistic style and notable works luo's unique personal style is characterized by paintings of people, buddhist images, plum with bamboo, flowers, and scenery. some notable works include:
these works can be found on WikiOO.org , a platform offering museum-quality reproductions of famous paintings. legacy and later life luo often visited beijing, causing a sensation in the cultural scene with his long painting scroll featuring ghosts. he claimed to have seen such creatures with his own eyes, leaving a lasting impression on those who witnessed his work. luo passed away in 1799, but his legacy lives on through his contributions to
chinese art .
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Questions & Answers
How can I see every artwork made by Luo Ping?
Every work by Luo Ping on this website can be browsed from the artist's All Artworks page.
Can I explore Luo Ping's works by color spectrum?
Luo Ping 's works can be explored by color on the artist's Spectral Index page.
Where are Luo Ping's artworks grouped by palette?
To find works by Luo Ping in a specific palette, use the artist's By Palettes page.
By the WikiOO.org Editorial Team
Updated Oct. 21, 2026
