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HongNian Zhang

HongNian Zhang (Born 1947) is active/lives in New York / China.  HongNian Zhang is known for Figure, still life, portrait paintings.

Known for his classical style and emotional content, HongNian Zhang began his journey as an artist at the young age of 14. 

Zhang won a coveted place in one of China's art high schools, the Central Art Academy in Beijing, where he was trained in classical painting.  Zhang graduated from high school as the Cultural Revolution began and was sent to work in the countryside.  He was fortunate to be assigned a job creating art in the countryside which supported the Communist regime.  For seven years he painted and honed his skills.  When he returned to the Central Art Academy to further his education, the school awarded him an undergraduate degree. 

Zhang eventually moved to New York where he earned a master's degree at City College.  He was picked up by a 57th Street gallery where his first show sold out.  During this time he also suffered a great personal loss when his wife died and left him alone to parent their   ...  [Displaying 1000 of 1340 characters.]  Artist bio

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Keywords and Quick Facts for HongNian Zhang


   Keywords 
Art Method
  • Easel Painting
Art MediaArt StyleArt Subject
  • Figure, Figurative Humans
  • Genre, Human Activity, Daily Life
  • Portraits, Portraiture
  • Still Life
Geography/Places Lived and/or Worked
  • China
  • Woodstock, New York
Ethnicity of Artist
  • Chinese

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