Pan Yuliang 1895 – 1977

Biography

Pan Yuliang was born on June 14, 1895, in Jiangdu District, beginning a life that would span continents and artistic traditions. She became known as a painter whose work bridged Eastern and Western artistic sensibilities during a transformative period in modern art. Her career took her far from her birthplace, as she pursued her passion for painting across cultural boundaries.

She spent much of her later life in Paris, where she became part of the vibrant artistic community of the twentieth century. Paris offered her a creative environment in which to develop and refine her craft, and she remained there through the latter decades of her life. On July 22, 1977, Pan Yuliang passed away in the 14th arrondissement of Paris after a period of illness.

Her final resting place is Montparnasse Cemetery, also located in Paris’s 14th arrondissement. This cemetery, long a burial ground for artists and intellectuals, became the permanent home of her remains. Pan Yuliang’s legacy endures as that of a dedicated painter who dedicated her life to her artistic vision, leaving behind a body of work that reflects her unique perspective and commitment to her craft.