Shen Quan Jiu Ru Tu

Eternal Blessings in Ink: A Multi-dimensional Analysis of Shen Quan’s "Jiu Ru Tu" (The Nine Resemblances)

This article provides an in-depth exploration of "Jiu Ru Tu" (The Nine Resemblances) by the mid-Qing master Shen Quan. It examines the painting's roots in the Classic of Poetry, the artist's signature "Nanping Style" blending Western realism with Chinese Gongbi techniques, and the profound auspicious symbolism of the nine carp, while highlighting Shen Quan's significant influence on Japanese art history.