Spring Breeze of Myriad Pasts

mid-15th century

Not on view

Zhang You, a native of Fengyang, Anhui Province, who inherited the hereditary rank of marquis (hou), was known for his lofty ambition and scholarly demeanor. An aficionado of ornamental plants and rocks, he made a specialty of painting plum blossoms, studying with the Hangzhou master Wang Qian (active first half of the 15th century). According to his inscription, Zhang painted this work for a regional military commander in Pingjiang (Suzhou), Jiangsu Province.

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明張祐萬古春風圖軸
Title: Spring Breeze of Myriad Pasts
Artist: Zhang You (Chinese, active mid 15th century)
Period: Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
Date: mid-15th century
Culture: China
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink on silk
Dimensions: Image: 61 3/4 x 27 1/2 in. (156.8 x 69.9 cm)
Overall with mounting: 102 1/4 x 34 3/4 in. (259.7 x 88.3 cm)
Overall with knobs: 102 1/4 x 38 in. (259.7 x 96.5 cm)
Classification: Paintings
Credit Line: Edward Elliott Family Collection, Purchase, The Dillon Fund Gift, 1981
Object Number: 1981.285.11
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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