Former Residence of Wu Changshuo in Shanghai

　　   In his later years (1913–1927), Wu Changshuo lived in an old-fashioned two-story Shikumen 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 room on the second floor. The studio was simply furnished. At the age of 84, he created his last masterpiece, "Orchid," in this studio. He passed away in 1927, and his family moved out afterward.

　　   On August 24, 1985, following strong appeals by Wu Changshuo’s disciples Liu Haisu and Wang Ge, a bronze plaque inscribed “Municipal Cultural Relics Protection Unit – Former Residence of Wu Changshuo” was hung by the door of an ordinary residential building at Lane 457, North Shanxi Road, Shanghai.

　　   Lu Jingyuan, a representative of the Zhabei District People's Congress, suggested using Wu Changshuo’s former residence as a brand hub to develop a cultural district in Zhabei. The area is expected to become a “landmark attraction” in northern Shanghai when turned into a historical preservation zone.

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

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

　　   Wu Changshuo (1844~1927)　　   Wu Changshuo (August 1, 1844 – November 29, 1927), originally named Jun and also known as Junqing, with the courtesy name Changshuo and pseudonyms such as Cangshi and Cangshi. He had many other aliases, including Cangshuo, Laocang, Laofou, Kutie, Dalong, Fadaoren, and Shipenzhe. He was born in 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 period, he was a leading figure of the “Later Haipai” 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 Great Masters of the Late Qing Haipai.” He excelled in poetry, calligraphy, painting, and seal carving, integrating epigraphy with the arts and earning titles such as “Foremost Master of Stone Drum Script Calligraphy” and “literati artist...”    Details+