Han Gan

Han Gan (around 706-783) was a Chinese painter, primarily recognized for his magnificent depictions of horses. Active during the Tang Dynasty, a period of cultural prosperity in China, Han Gan is considered one of the masters of equine painting, an essential artistic genre in Chinese culture. His works were renowned for their captivating realism, highlighting the power and beauty of horses. His mastery of equine anatomy and his ability to capture motion made him an indispensable artist of his time.

Welcome to the virtual museum of Han Gan,