Brief introduction of Pu Hua

Pu Hua (1832—1911) was born in Jiaxing, Zhejiang. No. unofficial history in Xushan, a scholar in Xushan and a Taoist school, are named Shiyan Zhai in Qin Jiu, Shiyan Building in Qin Jiu, Furong Temple, Furong Bay, Jiandanqin Ventricular, etc. A famous painter and calligrapher in the late Qing Dynasty, together with Xu Gu, Wu Changshuo and Ren Bonian, was called "Shanghai Four Masters". In his early years, he was only a scholar in the imperial examination, so he gave up his official career, devoted himself to painting and calligraphy, traveled around with a pen and inkstone, and then settled in Shanghai to sell paintings for a living. He is good at flowers and landscapes, especially bamboo paintings, and has the reputation of "Puzhu". Calligraphy is honest and colorful; His paintings are dry and moist, vigorous and charming, and have a beautiful charm. 19 1 1 passed away, and his good friend Wu Changshuo took care of the funeral. Works handed down from ancient times include Leaning on the eaves, Lotus Flower, Bamboo Chrysanthemum Stone, and Children's Stone.