[1] In 1933, Tang Yihe, together with Chang Shuhong, Qin Xuanfu, Lv shibai, Zeng Zhushao, and Wang Linyi, initiated the establishment of the "Association of Artists Travelling to France",[2] and graduated from the Beaux-Arts de Paris[3] (Studied with Paul Albert Laurens)[4] in the winter of 1934 and returned to China, where he served as the teaching director and head of the Western Painting Section of the Wuchang College of Arts, today the Hubei Institute of Fine Arts.

Under the influence of his older brother, Tang began learning painting at a young age.

During his stay at the Beaux-Arts de Paris, Tang, influenced by humanist ideas in Europe, wanted to alleviate the suffering of the Chinese population due to oppression by foreign powers.

While new schools of thought were constantly emerging in Europe at that time, he embraced realism instead of choosing modernism like some artists, while remaining open to different artistic styles: among the precious paintings he brought back from France were many impressionist works.

When their boat wrecked, Tang was able to escape, but he died after turning back to save his brother.