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Riverbank in Evening Glow

Name: Riverbank in Evening Glow
Brand: Zhang Daqian
SKU: zhang-daqian-riverbank-in-evening-glow
Price: 499 USD
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by Zhang Daqian · Neijiang, Sichuan

$499

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MaterialInk on xuan paper, mounted on silkscroll

Dimensions35x 36 cm

Year1934

EditionUnique work

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The Story

This work, created in the 1940s, is a classic example of Zhang Daqian’s literati painting style. Known for his mastery of both traditional and innovative techniques, Zhang often painted scholars in natural settings to express the timeless Chinese ideal of harmony with nature. In this piece, he uses simple, fluid ink washes to render the misty river and distant hills, while a lone robed figure stands on the bank, lost in thought. The composition is intentionally sparse, focusing attention on the scholar’s quiet contemplation and the tranquil mood of the scene. For Zhang, this painting was a tribute to the ancient tradition of scholars seeking solace in nature, a reminder of the peace found in solitude. Today, it remains a beloved example of his mastery, admired for its elegant simplicity and profound connection to Chinese cultural ideals.

Craft & Process

Using minimalist ink washes and delicate lines, the work blends traditional literati painting techniques. It aims to capture the scholar’s serene contemplation, embodying the timeless spirit of harmony between humans and nature.

About the Artist

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.

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