Zhou’s work is defined by its painter sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Landscape
Attributed to Zhou Chen (Chinese, c.1450–c.1536)

Clouds over the River before Rain 溪雲欲雨圖
Shen Zhou 沈周 (Chinese, 1427-1509)

Cauldron
China

United by Music 合樂圖
Artist unknown (Chinese, 16th century) Traditionally attributed to Zhou Wenju (10th century) 傳周文矩

The Winter Journey (Dong zhi lû)
Zhou Shenghua Chinese, 1949-2000

Return to Stone Lake 石湖歸棹圖
Shen Zhou, 沈周 Chinese, 1427-1509

Golden Autumn (Jinqiu)
Chen Xuhai Chinese, born 1973

Fragrant Garden (Qinyuan)
Chen Yuping Chinese, born 1947

Flowers of the Four Seasons 四季花卉圖
Chen Jiayan 陳嘉言 (Chinese, 1539-after 1625)

Lotus Cup
Chen Mingyuan Chinese, active 1650/1700

Flowering Lotus
Attributed to Chen Chun Chinese, 1483-1544

Pavilion of Eight Poems 八詠樓詩畫
Chen Chun 陳淳 (Chinese, 1483-1544)
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[Winter in] 1987
Chen Qi Chinese, born 1963

Daoist God Zhenwu (Perfected Warrior), Supreme Emperor of the Dark Heaven
Chen Yanqing (陳彥清) Chinese

Midsummer (Zhongxia)
Zhou Yiqing Chinese, born 1952

Planting Fragrant Fungus at the Tiaozhou'an
Attributed to Chen Guan Chinese, 1563-1639

Tripod Incense Burner
Chen Mingyuan Chinese, active 1650/1700

Immortals in Clouds 云中仙人漆柄团扇
Chen Yongqi Chinese, active 19th century

Rooftops
Phillip Chen American, born 1953