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Water-Moon Guanyin

Name: Water-Moon Guanyin
Brand: Zhang Daqian
SKU: zhang-daqian-water-moon-guanyin
Price: 1940 USD
Availability: InStock

by Zhang Daqian · panyu,guangdomg

$1,940

In stock

MaterialInk on xuan paper, mounted on silkscroll

Dimensions50 x 50 cm

Year1943

EditionUnique work

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The Story

This Guanyin painting is a product of Zhang Daqian’s deep engagement with Buddhist art during his travels to the Mogao Caves in the 1940s. Inspired by the graceful Buddhist murals he studied there, Zhang sought to capture the quiet compassion and divine serenity of Guanyin in his own style. The figure is rendered with soft, delicate lines, her face calm and peaceful, draped in flowing white robes that convey a sense of lightness and ease. The simple golden halo behind her head, a traditional symbol of holiness, contrasts gently with the warm, aged tone of the paper, enhancing the spiritual atmosphere. Zhang’s signature calligraphy and seals on the right complete the composition, grounding the divine subject in his personal artistic voice. For Zhang, this work was more than a religious painting—it was an exploration of grace, stillness, and compassion. It reflects his belief that art should inspire quiet reflection, and showcases his ability to merge classical Buddhist iconography with his own refined brushwork, creating a timeless image of peace.

Craft & Process

Using delicate linework, soft washes, and subtle mineral pigments, the work blends traditional Buddhist iconography with Zhang’s signature style, embodying the ideals of compassion, serenity, and divine grace.

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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