Artist: Zhang Shanzi (1882-1940), Zhang Daqian (1899-1983)

Date: Modern

Dimensions: Height 107.0 cm, Width 52.0 cm

Material: Ink and color on paper

• Object Type：
  • PAINTINGS
• Location：
  • Chinese Painting Gallery
• Tag：
  • lady tiger-tamer hanging scroll zhang shanzi zhang daqian modern ink and color paper

Zhang Shanzi (1882-1940), named Ze, also known by his zi (designated name) Shanzi and hao (literary name) Huchi, was a native of Neijiang, Sichuan. He is the elder brother of Zhang Daqian. He excelled in painting, especially skilled in depicting tigers. Zhang Daqian (1899-1983), originally named Zhang Yuan and widely known by his hao (literary name) Daqian, was a native of Neijiang and a master of landscapes, birds and flowers, and figures. This collaborative work portrays a reclining tiger and a lady. The painting combines meticulous details with freehand expression, creating lifelike forms.