| Liu Rushi(1618-1664), originally named Yang Ai'er, was also known by her literary name "Yinglian" and "Hedong Jun". She was a native of Wujiang, once a courtesan in Nanjing and later became concubine of the celebrated poet Qian Qianyi. Conversant with literature and skilled in calligraphy and painting, she was an intimate friend of Huang Yuanjie. Although she was a talented painter, few works of hers are extant today. |  |
Yue Di Yanliu Tu (Willows on a Moonlit Embankment) Liu Rushi the Ming dynasty handscroll, colors on paper 25.1x125 cm. |
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