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DiaporamaTwelve Tigers
zhang shanzi (? – ?)
Explore the powerful world of Zhang Shanzi's iconic tiger paintings! Master of Chinese art, known for dramatic compositions & symbolism. Discover his legacy today.
Long Museum West Bund (Shanghai, People's Republic of China)
Experience Shanghai's Long Museum West Bund to witness its iconic umbrella-vaulted architecture and diverse collection of Chinese and international masterpieces that invite you to explore a profound artistic dialogue.
Zhang Shanzi, also known by his given name Zhenglan or Ze and courtesy name Shanzi, was born in Neijiang, Sichuan province. He was Zhang Daqian’s elder brother, and in his teenage years, he mainly learned painting from his mother. In his early years, he went eastward to Japan and became a member of the “Tongmenghui”, i.e. the “Chinese United League”. He returned to China in 1907. He established the “Dafengtang School of Painting” (dafengtanghuapai) with Zhang Daqian and founded, together with Huang Binhong, Ma Qizhou, Yu Jianhua, and four others, the Lanman Society. He excelled at painting landscapes, flowers, and beasts, and was especially famous for his tiger paintings.
About this artwork
- Title: Twelve Tigers
- Artist: zhang shanzi
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Long Museum West Bund
- Movement: Song Dynasty Landscape Painting”
- Keywords: “shanzi tiger painting” , song dynasty art , tiger artwork”
- Topics: “ink wash technique” , “nature imagery” , “animal symbolism”
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