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Painted in 1935, Five-Colored Lotus is one of Zhang Daqian’s most beloved early works, showcasing his mastery of both traditional ink painting and expressive color. The painting depicts five lotus flowers in different shades—red, white, blue, green, and pink—each bloom representing a different aspect of the lotus’s beauty and symbolism. For Zhang, the lotus was more than just a subject; it was a symbol of purity, resilience, and elegance, deeply rooted in Chinese and Buddhist culture. In this work, he uses a mix of soft ink washes and bold mineral pigments to create a dreamlike, misty pond scene, with the vibrant blooms standing out against the muted background of leaves and stems. The calligraphy on the left adds a poetic touch, reflecting Zhang’s own appreciation for the lotus and its meaning. This piece marked an important step in Zhang’s artistic journey, as he began experimenting with color and composition in his lotus paintings. It remains a popular example of his early style, loved for its vibrant energy and timeless beauty.
Using bold mineral pigments and delicate ink washes, the work blends five colorful blooms to symbolize the lotus’s purity and grace, embodying Zhang’s innovative approach to traditional Chinese flower painting.
Zhang Daqian
Neijiang, Sichuan
Zhang Daqian (1899–1983): master copyist turned modernist, inventor of the splashed-ink and splashed-colour style that redefined 20th-century Chinese landscape painting.
View full profile →“I sourced this for a Mid-Levels client who wanted something with real Chinese soul to anchor a minimalist living room. Zhang Daqian's lotuses delivered immediately — the five-color palette reads incredibly well against off-white walls and natural oak. The team in Hong Kong was responsive throughout, and the piece arrived three days ahead of schedule. I'll be back for the calligraphy couplets next.”
