Chen Guan

1599 - 1678

Factsheet

  • Died: 1678
  • Top 3 works:
    • Scholar in pavilion by bamboo and stream
    • Recluse washing his feet in a stream
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Museums on this site:
    • Indianapolis Museum of Art
    • Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • Top-ranked work: Scholar in pavilion by bamboo and stream

The Life and Art of Chen Guan

Chen Guan was a painter born in 1599. His artistic legacy is preserved through specific works held in esteemed collections, including the Indianapolis Museum of Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. His life spanned many decades, concluding in 1678.

The catalog of his known works includes:

Questions & Answers

In which historical period did Chen Guan work?

Chen Guan worked in the Early-Modern period. The period situates the artist's activity in history.

Can I visit a virtual museum of Chen Guan's works?

Chen Guan's artworks can be seen in a 3D gallery on the artist's 3D Museum page.

Is there a timeline of Chen Guan's works?

The artist's Artwork Timeline page presents Chen Guan's works ordered by date, year by year.

Where are Chen Guan's artworks mapped by subject?

Chen Guan's works can be explored by subject on the artist's Subject Atlas page.