Xia Chang

Xia Chang (Chinese: 夏昶; pinyin: Xià Chàng; Wade–Giles: Hsia Ch'ang; 1388–1470) originally named Zhu Chang,[1] was a Ming dynasty Chinese painter and government official.

Xia specialized in ink bamboo painting, following the style of Wang Fu.

The Yongle Emperor ordered him to write inscriptions for new buildings in Beijing.

In 1422 Xia Chang was transferred to a position in Beijing, which had recently replaced Nanjing as imperial capital.

He was recalled to Beijing and appointed vice minister of the Court of Imperial Sacrifices.