Yuan Chiang (Yuán Jiāng): A Master of Qing Dynasty Landscape Painting Yuan Chiang (Yuán Jiāng), born around 1671 in Yangzhou, China, was a pivotal figure in Qing Dynasty landscape painting—a genre that flourished during the reign of emperors Kangxi, Yongzheng and Qianlong. Despite his humble origins within an artistic family – his nephew Yuan Yao also excelled as a painter – Yuan Chiang ascended to prominence through service at the imperial palace during the Yongzheng era (1722–1735), marking him as one of the most respected artists of his time. His legacy continues to inspire admiration for…