Artist: Ren Xun (1835-1893)

Date: Qing (1644-1911)

Dimensions: Height 134.9 cm, Width 32.3 cm

Material: Ink and color on paper

• Object Type：
  • PAINTINGS
• Location：
  • Chinese Painting Gallery
• Tag：
  • autumn scene hanging scroll ren xun qing ink and color paper

Ren Xun (1835-1893), also known by his zi (designated name) Fuchang and Shunqin, was a native of Xiaoshan, Zhejiang. He is the younger brother of Ren Xiong. His figure paintings followed the style of Chen Hongshou. Ren was especially skilled in painting flowers and birds. This work depicts objects such as a butterfly fan, pinwheel, and gourd, rendered in freehand style. The brush lines are firm, and the coloring is refined and elegant. While capturing the subtle charm of an autumn scene, the painting also incorporates symbolic motifs—butterflies and gourds—to convey auspicious wishes for good fortune and longevity.