Liu Xucang

Liu Xucang (Chinese: 刘旭沧; 1913–1966) was a photographer, born in Nanxun, Huzhou, Zhejiang.

Liu pioneered in the use of color film, photography of everyday objects, and nudes.

[1] Liu Xucang was born into an affluent provincial family, and learned German and English in his early years.

He studied with Zhang Chongren to learn drawing, water color, and oil painting.

In 1956 the Photographic Society of China was established and Liu he was elected executive director.

Photograph of Liu Xu Chang (刘旭沧).
One of Xucang's photos that made a magazine cover, The Young Companion issue 162, 15th Anniversary Issue.