Guan Lianchang: Decoding the Enigma of Canton’s Workshop Paintings Guan Lianchang, also known as Tingqua Studio, emerged from Guangzhou (Canton) in China during a pivotal moment in history – the mid-19th century. Born around 1809, he was the younger brother of Lamqua, another prominent Cantonese export artist who established a similar studio and achieved international acclaim. Guan Lianchang’s artistic legacy rests primarily on his me…