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Zhang Chongren
1907-09-27 – 1998-10-08
Life & Legacy
Zhang Chongren (27 September 1907 – 8 October 1998), also known as Chang Chong-jen, was a Chinese sculptor best remembered in Europe as a friend of Hergé, the Belgian cartoonist and creator of The Adventures of Tintin. The two met when Zhang was an art student in Brussels. Zhang served as the inspiration for Chang Chong-Chen, a recurring character in the Tintin stories.
Occupation & Career
painter, sculptor, artist
Education
Royal Academy of Fine Arts of Brussels
Legacy Highlights
Education & Institutions
Royal Academy of Fine Arts of Brussels
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q675547 — wikidata View source
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