Ren Yi

Shop 24 artworks by Ren Yi (Chinese, 1840–1896) — every piece is public domain and can be printed as canvas, rolled canvas, framed canvas or a framed print.

Ren Yi, also known as Ren Bonian, was a painter and son of a rice merchant who supplemented his income by doing portraits. He was born in Zhejiang, but after the death of his father in 1855 he lived in Shanghai. This move placed him in a more urban world that was exposed to Western thinking. In Shanghai he became a member of the Shanghai School which fused popular and traditional styles. Ren Bonian ranked with Ren Xiong, Ren Xun and Ren Yu as the "Four Rens."

Biography adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

At a glance

Most of Ren Yi's work on the site falls under Plants & Animals (14), Prints (5), Paintings (3).

By movement, it's catalogued as Impressionism (2), Academic (1).

Culture: Chinese (24).

By orientation: 6 landscape, 11 portrait, 7 square.

Other Chinese artists of the period

Artists from the same country and generation, also in the archive:

• Lam Qua — 26 artworks

Prints of these artworks

Prints of any artwork on this page are made to order at the production partner closest to you, starting from $21.99 including shipping, in Canvas, Rolled Canvas, Framed Canvas or Framed Print.

Sizes and framing

Sizes are listed in inches and centimetres, with up to 26 sizes available depending on the print type, from small desk pieces up to large statement pieces. A size that doesn't match this artwork's own proportions is centred and trimmed to fit, and each print type's page states exactly how much of the image that removes.

Framed Canvas and Framed Print orders are available in 8 frame colours (Black, White, Natural, Gold, Walnut, Silver, Dark Grey, Light Grey); Canvas and Rolled Canvas have no frame and no glass.

Frequently asked questions

How many Ren Yi artworks does Archive Lane have?

24 public-domain artworks by Ren Yi are catalogued on Archive Lane, each available as a free preview, a digital download, or a made-to-order print.

What nationality was Ren Yi?

Ren Yi is catalogued as Chinese (born 1840, died 1896).

Can I download these as digital files?

Yes, every artwork can be previewed for free and downloaded as the original high-resolution file with a one-off purchase or a membership.

Can these be printed and framed?

Yes, any artwork here can be ordered as a Canvas, Rolled Canvas, Framed Canvas or Framed Print, made to order and shipped locally.

Is this art really public domain?

Yes. Every artwork on Archive Lane is in the public domain, meaning the original copyright has expired, so it can be reproduced and sold as a print without a licence from the artist's estate.

Can I filter this list?

Yes, use the filters above the grid to narrow by artist, colour, orientation and, where available, movement or room.