Fei Danxu: A Master of Serene Beauty in 19th-Century China Fei Danxu (費丹旭, 1801–1850), a name perhaps less familiar than some of his contemporaries, nevertheless stands as a significant figure in the vibrant world of Chinese painting during the Qing Dynasty. Born Zishao (子苕) and later adopting the artistic names Xiaolou (曉樓) and Huanxisheng (環溪生), he was a truly itinerant artist, traversing Zhejiang and Jiangsu provinces throughout his life, seeking inspiration and honing his craft. His legacy rests primarily on a remarkable body of work centered around exquisitely rendered portraits of wome…