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Lotus

Name: Lotus
Brand: Zhang Daqian
SKU: zhang-daqian-lotus
Price: 2990 USD
Availability: InStock

by Zhang Daqian · panyu,guangdomg

$2,990

In stock

MaterialInk on xuan paper, mounted on silkscroll

Dimensions100 x 50 cm

Year1970

EditionUnique work

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The Story

In his later years, Zhang Daqian developed his iconic splashed-color style, moving beyond traditional Chinese ink painting conventions to infuse his works with bold, expressive energy. This lotus painting is a masterpiece of this phase, born from his lifelong fascination with the lotus—a symbol of purity and elegance in Chinese culture. After decades of studying classical painting and traveling across China, Zhang began experimenting with blending mineral pigments and free-flowing washes, letting the colors spread naturally on the paper to create the misty, layered background of the pond. The bright red lotus blooms, accented with fine gold lines, stand out against the deep blues and greens, representing the resilience and grace of the flower. For Zhang, the lotus was more than a subject—it was a reflection of his own artistic journey, combining the discipline of traditional brushwork with the freedom of his innovative splashed-color technique, capturing the fleeting beauty of nature in a style that was uniquely his own.

Craft & Process

Created using Zhang Daqian’s signature splashed-color technique, the work merges spontaneous, fluid ink washes with precise gold-outlined blooms, embodying his vision of harmonizing traditional Chinese aesthetics with bold, modern artistic expression.

About the Artist

Zhang Daqian

panyu,guangdomg

Zhang Daqian (1899–1983), born in Sichuan, was a legendary 20th-century Chinese artist. A master of traditional ink painting, calligraphy, and seal-carving, he revolutionized landscape art by pioneering the bold splashed-ink and splashed-color (pomo/pocai) technique, blending Eastern tradition with Western modernism.

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