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Chen Jiru Paintings: The 11 Most Famous, Through a Gallery's Eye
Updated October 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 11 works by Chen Jiru in our catalogue
In short
To the gallery's eye, Chen Jiru's most famous painting is A Cut Branch of Blossoming Plum, whose original hangs in the Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven. Landscape and Ming and Qing Dynasty Letters complete the trio every eye recognises. Of the 11 works by Chen Jiru in our catalog, the gallery presents the 11 most famous below, each original with its year, its museum and what makes it unique.
1558 – 1639, Songjiang
Most works: Long Museum West Bund
The gallery's top 10 Chen Jiru paintings
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Chen Jiru paintings, ranked 11 to 11
The museums that keep Chen Jiru's originals
The 2 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Chen Jiru | Paintings from this list |
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 Long Museum West Bund |
Shanghai | 5 | Plum Blossom (album)－5, Plum Blossom (album)－2, Plum Blossom (album)－4 |
 Yale University Art Gallery |
New Haven | 1 | A Cut Branch of Blossoming Plum |
Chen Jiru's paintings: the gallery answers
Which Chen Jiru painting is the most famous of all?Reveal the answer
A Cut Branch of Blossoming Plum, Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven. Landscape and Ming and Qing Dynasty Letters come next.
Which are Chen Jiru's top 10 paintings?Reveal the answer
A Cut Branch of Blossoming Plum, Landscape, Ming and Qing Dynasty Letters, Letter, CABBAGE, PLUM BLOSSOM BRANCH, Plum Blossom (album)－5, Plum Blossom (album)－2, Plum Blossom (album)－4 and Plum Blossom (album)－8. The ranking above gives each one's year and museum.
How many works did Chen Jiru create?Reveal the answer
Our catalog holds 11 works by Chen Jiru.
Where do Chen Jiru's most famous originals hang?Reveal the answer
Mostly in Long Museum West Bund (Shanghai) and Yale University Art Gallery (New Haven). The museum table above lists them all.
Which Chen Jiru originals does the Long Museum West Bund hold?Reveal the answer
Plum Blossom (album)－5, Plum Blossom (album)－2 and Plum Blossom (album)－4: the Long Museum West Bund, Shanghai holds 5 of the works on this page.
Chen Jiru: the artist
a chinese master of landscape painting, calligraphy, and essayism
chen jiru, a prominent figure in the ming dynasty (1368–1644), left an indelible mark on the world of art. born in huating (present-day songjiang district, shanghai), chen's artistic journey is a testament to his multifaceted talents.artistic contributions
* **landscape painting**: chen jiru's landscapes are characterized by their serene and idyllic depictions of nature, often infused with subtle hints of human presence. his use of ink and color palette reflects the influence of traditional chinese painting techniques. * **calligraphy**: inspired by the styles of su shi and mi fu, chen's calligraphy is renowned for its elegance and expressiveness, showcasing his mastery over the written word. * **essayism**: as a notable author of xiaopin, a form of short literary essay, chen jiru's writings offer insightful commentary on various aspects of life, from the mundane to the sublime.notable works and publications
- tea talks (茶董補) (1595), a compilation of his thoughts on tea culture, still widely quoted in china and japan.
- shallow comments on the art of nourishing life and a gentleman's remarks on diet, which served as references for many years.
- chen jiru's autobiography, featuring a "patently fictitious account of the circumstances of his own death," as described by scholar pei-yi wu, showcases his innovative approach to storytelling.