Draft:Jin De Zeng

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Zeng Jinde (1944–2006), a native of Quanzhou, Fujian, was also known by the titles Yixin, Zhengwen, and Bailang. In his later years, he signed his works as "The Recluse of Central Fujian." He studied under Zhang Xiaohan and Yang Xialin, inheriting the legacy of traditional Chinese scholar-artists. He was skilled in poetry, calligraphy, painting, and seal carving, excelling in landscapes, figures, and bird-and-flower paintings. Zeng integrated both Chinese and Western influences, drawing from ancient and modern traditions, with a talent "as unrestrained as a wild horse." He lived in seclusion in Dehua for over forty years, adhering to the Dao and immersing himself in art, "hiding deep in the mountains without losing his ambition," and "constantly seeking the best path for the nation, its culture, and the individual," leaving a legacy to "enlighten future generations.".^[1]