Yun Shouping (1633-90), originally named Ge, zi Shouping, and called Nantian, was a famous painter of the early Qing dynasty.  He ranks with Wang Shimin, Wang Jian, Wang Hui, Wang Yuanqi and Wu Li as one of the six masters of the early Qing.

At first he devoted himself to landscapes, winning praise for his skill and vigor.  Later he painted more flower and plant compositions, focusing on making his paintings come to life.  Among his compositions are realistic works, mogu, ink paintings, and free sketches.  Early in his career he aimed at regular compositions, and later gradually developed a more graceful and vigorous style, and toward the end of his career produced more works notable for their lustrous, gorgeous ...