Qiu Ying (仇英)

Qiu Ying (仇英) was an artist whose documented professional activity spanned the extended period between 1495 and 1796. The body of work attributed to Qiu Ying (仇英) covers a range of formats and subjects, with thirteen works represented across several media types, including eight paintings, two drawings, and three miscellaneous items held in museum collections.

The artist’s works are preserved in significant international institutions, establishing their historical importance. Collections housing works by Qiu Ying (仇英) include the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Cleveland Museum of Art.

The known oeuvre reflects diverse subject matter, ranging from complex narrative compositions to religious and historical scenes. Notable paintings held in these collections include the landmark works A Tang Palace and Going up the River at the Qingming Festival, illustrating court life and dense urban landscapes, respectively. Other key works address both myth and figure study, such as Divinities of the Planets and Constellations and Lady Su Hui and Her Verse Puzzle, alongside the detailed painting Lady in a bamboo grove.

Many Qiu Ying (仇英) paintings are now considered part of the public domain, allowing for the widespread study and appreciation of these historical works. Reproductions, often available as high-quality prints, help disseminate the artistic legacy documented across these museum holdings.