Artist: Zhang Daqian (1899-1983)

Date: Modern

Dimensions: Height 178.0 cm, Width 79.8 cm

Material: Ink and colour on paper

• Object Type：
  • PAINTINGS
• Location：
  • The Painting and Calligraphy of Shanghai Gallery
• Tag：
  • portrait hanging scroll zhang daqian modern ink and colour paper

Zhang Daqian (1899-1983), named Zhang Yuan, was widely known by his hao (literary name) Daqian. His studio was named Dafengtang (Hall of Wind), and he was native to Neijiang in Sichuan province. In Shanghai, he studied calligraphy and painting under the masters Zeng Xi and Li Ruiqing. After their passing, Zhang created portraits of both teachers to express his profound respect and remembrance. In these portraits, he used Western techniques with a realistic approach to depict their faces, while employing traditional Chinese line drawing to render their robes. He placed them amidst a landscape of streams and rocks, symbolizing their noble and virtuous character.

【Special Exhibition】 An Everlasting Spring: The Art of Painting and Calligraphy in Shanghai