The Legacy of Hongwu Hongwu was a figure of the Qing dynasty, living from 1743 to 1811. The historical record identifies this individual as a person of significance during this era. Within our curated collections, Hongwu is represented by works held in The Palace Museum, Beijing. Our catalog contains 22 approved works associated with this name. One notable piece is an undated work titled Untitled, which is part of the collection at The Palace Museum, Beijing.