Plum blossoms
Chang Dai-chien Chinese
Not on view
Zhang Daqian, one of the most prominent artists in twentieth-century China, built on an extensive knowledge of premodern painting styles and techniques to forge his own modern path. Here, red plum blossoms on a gnarled tree branch are rendered in energetic lines with overlapping pools of ink and light blue. According to the artist’s inscription, this painting was executed in 1963 for his friend Ms. Li Deying (1913–2001) at his residence in São Paulo. Red plum blossom, a classic symbol of lofty elegance, is a perfect subject for a painting to be presented to a cherished friend.
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