Zhang Daqian 張大千 (1898-1983): 'Peonies and butterfly', ink and colour on paper
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Zhang Daqian 張大千 (1898-1983): 'Peonies and butterfly', ink and colour on paper Dim.: 62,8 x 62,8 cm (the frame) Dia.: 40 cm (the work)

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‘PEONY’, FOLLOWER OF ZHANG DAQIAN (1899-1983) ‘PEONY’, FOLLOWER OF ZHANG DAQIAN (1899-1983) China, 20th century. Ink and watercolors on paper. Mounted and framed behind glass. Painted in the artist’s characteristic style with a pink peony blossom borne on a leafy stem. Inscriptions: To the top, inscribed with a poem about pausing to enjoy the view. Signed ‘Daqian’ with five seals. Condition: Very good condition with wear and minor browning of paper, some water stains. Provenance: English trade. Dimensions: Image size 31 x 43.5 cm, Size incl. frame 53.3 x 76 cm Zhang Daqian (1899-1983) was one of the best-known and most prodigious Chinese artists of the twentieth century. Originally known as a guohua (traditionalist) painter, by the 1960s he was also renowned as a modern impressionist and expressionist painter. In addition, he is regarded as one of the most gifted master forgers of the twentieth century. After the Communist Revolution in 1949, he left China and spent years living in South and North America, extensively touring Northern California. Chang’s first California solo exhibition in 1967 at Stanford University attracted an opening reception crowd of a thousand. Finally, he settled in Taipei, Taiwan in 1978. During his years of wandering, he had several wives simultaneously, curried favor with influential people, and maintained a large entourage of relatives and supporters. He also kept a pet gibbon. He affected the long robe and long beard of a traditional Chinese scholar.