Taiwan under Japanese rule, 1903–1997

Yen Shui-long was a Taiwan under Japanese rule artist.

Yen Shui-long was a Taiwanese painter and sculptor active during the period of Japanese rule, living from 1903 to 1997. His artistic development was shaped by formal study under three notable European modernists. He trained with Fernand Léger, Kees van Dongen, and Jean Marchand, absorbing diverse approaches within the early twentieth-century avant-garde. These mentorships informed his practice as he worked across both painting and sculpture. His career spanned nearly a century, reflecting a sustained engagement with visual creation. As a figure bridging local context and international training, his work remains a significant part of the region's artistic history.