Former Residence of Wu Changshuo in Shanghai

Former Residence of Wu Changshuo in Shanghai

The Former Residence of Wu Changshuo in Shanghai is a municipal cultural heritage site protected by the Shanghai government.

In his later years (1913–1927), Wu Changshuo lived in an old-style Shikumen two-story building. He resided in the eastern wing room on the second floor, which served as both his bedroom and study, while his studio was located in the middle of the second floor with simple furnishings. At the age of 84, he created his final masterpiece, Orchid, in this very studio. He passed away in 1927, and his family moved out afterward.

On August 24, 1985, following the strong advocacy of Wu Changshuo’s disciples, Liu Haisu and Wang Ge, a bronze plaque inscribed with “Municipal Cultural Heritage Site – Former Residence of Wu Changshuo” was hung by the entrance of an ordinary house at Lane 457, North Shanxi Road, Shanghai.

Lu Jingyuan, a representative of the Zhabei District People's Congress, proposed using the former residence as a brand center to develop a culturally distinctive area in Zhabei. The goal is to transform the neighborhood into a historical district, which is expected to become a “scenic landmark” of North Shanghai.

Transportation

Address: No. 12, Lane 457, North Shanxi Road, Zhabei District, Shanghai

Transportation: Bus routes 573, Shen-Chuan Special Line, 510, 25, 14, and 41

Wu Changshuo (August 1, 1844 – November 29, 1927), originally named Jun, also known as Junqing, with the courtesy name Changshuo and also signed as Cangshi or Cangshi. He had many aliases, the most common being Cangshuo, Laocang, Laofou, Kutie, Dalong, Fadaoren, and Shipenzhe. He was from Zhangwu Village, Xiaofeng County, Zhejiang Province (now Anji County, Huzhou City). A renowned traditional Chinese painter, calligrapher, and seal carver during the late Qing and early Republican periods, he was a leading figure of the “Later Shanghai School” and the first president of the Xiling Seal Art Society in Hangzhou. Together with Ren Bonian, Pu Hua, and Xugu, he is known as one of the “Four Masters of the Late Qing Shanghai School.” He excelled in poetry, calligraphy, painting, and seal carving, integrating epigraphy with these arts... More details about Wu Changshuo ++