Zheng Xie

3 works by Zheng Xie (Chinese, 1693–1766) are catalogued on Archive Lane, free to preview and available to download or order as a print.

Zheng Xie, courtesy name Kerou (克柔), art name Banqiao (板橋) or Banqiao Daoren (板橋道人), commonly known as Zheng Banqiao (鄭板橋), was a Chinese official, painter and calligrapher of the Qing dynasty. He began life in poverty, but rose in the imperial examination system to become a magistrate in Shandong. However, after 12 years, he became critical of the life of an official as he refused to ingratiate himself with senior officials. When he was reportedly criticized for building a shelter for the poor, he resigned. After that, he expressed himself in art and became one of the Eight Eccentrics of Yangzhou. He was noted for his drawing of orchids, bamboo, and stones. In 1748 he briefly resumed an official career as "official calligrapher and painter" for the Qianlong Emperor.

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

At a glance

Most of Zheng Xie's work on the site falls under Paintings (4), Plants & Animals (1).

By movement, it's catalogued as Qing dynasty (1644–1911) (4), Neoclassicism (1).

Culture: Chinese (5).

By orientation: 2 landscape, 3 portrait.

Dated work in this group ranges from 1742 to 1911.

Prints of these artworks

Every artwork here can be downloaded as the original high-resolution file, or ordered as a Canvas, Rolled Canvas, Framed Canvas or Framed Print from $21.99, shipping included.

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 Zheng Xie artworks does Archive Lane have?

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

What nationality was Zheng Xie?

Zheng Xie is catalogued as Chinese (born 1693, died 1766).

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.

Are these artworks copyright-free?

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.

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