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Our Favorites: Ch’en Shu

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Oct 28, 20257:38Society & Culture

Ch'en Shu (1660–1736) was a Chinese painter from the Qing dynasty, known for her exquisite flower-and-bird paintings that blended precision with delicate beauty. As one of the few recognized female artists of her time, s...

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