ID 1343902 
Los 674  | ZHANG DAQIAN (1899-1983)
Schätzwert
HKD 1 500 000 – 2 500 000 
Scholar under Willow
Scroll, mounted and framed, ink and colour on paper
90.5 x 45.3 cm. (35 5/8 x 17 7/8 in.)
Inscribed and signed, with two seals of the artist
Dated fifteenth day, third month, renchen year (1952)
Further inscribed and signed on the mounting by the artist, with one seal
Provenance
Christie's Hong Kong, Fine Chinese Paintings, 29 November 2016, Lot 1293.
Further details
Zhang Daqian once lamented that while he frequently painted beautiful women, he seldom encountered handsome men. He believed that capturing the essence of a great scholar presented one of the most challenging tasks in Chinese painting. According to him, the ideal scholar needed to appear without bitterness, coarseness, or effeminacy; instead, they should exude poise and a carefree spirit reminiscent of the esteemed historical figures of ancient times. From the 1940s onwards, Zhang Daqian's portrayal of scholars evolved significantly. The scholars he depicted typically featured oval-shaped faces, slightly rounded figures, sported sideburns and beards, and had their hair styled in a bun. Zhang viewed his depiction of the scholar as both an ideological pursuit and a form of self-portraiture.
After departing Mainland China in 1949, Zhang Daqian embarked on a global quest to find a new home, exploring places like Hong Kong, India, and South America, where immigration was actively encouraged. In February 1952, he relocated with his family to Buenos Aires, Argentina, seeking a period of tranquility and stability. Painted in March 1952, the present lot showcases Zhang's meticulous attention to detail, with finely rendered features including his distinct hairline, carefully styled bun, a gourd in his left hand for wine-drinking, a scroll in his right hand, and his robe adorned in vibrant blue pigment. Reflecting his own state of mind, Zhang's depiction of the scholar radiates confidence, standing in a relaxed pose against a backdrop of willows swaying in the spring breeze.
| Künstler: | Zhang Daqian (1899 - 1983) | 
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| Kunst Stil: | Moderne Kunst | 
| Künstler: | Zhang Daqian (1899 - 1983) | 
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| Kunst Stil: | Moderne Kunst | 
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