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Guan.
Chinese family of painters. Based in Guangzhou (Canton) in the late 18th century and the 19th, they are best known for their production of Western-style paintings created for the export market. (1) Guan Zuolin, known by his Western name, Spoilum, was the first identifiable artist of the Cantonese export school (see also CHINA, §I, 4(ii)(c)). He was probably the father, uncle or grandfather of (2) Guan Qiaochang, known as Lamqua (Lamqua (i)), and Lamqua’s younger brother, (3) Guan Lianchang, known as Tingqua. (4) Guan Shicun, also known as Lamqua (Lamqua (ii)), may have been the son or nephew of (2) Lamqua (i), although the relationship is not certain. All four artists painted portraits using Western techniques, and all except the younger Lamqua were known for their landscapes and views of Guangzhou. It is possible that other members of the family also painted under the title of ‘Lamqua’. The following members have entries:
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