Zhang Daqian (Chang Dai-chien, 1899-1983)

with four seals of the artist. Titleslip by Kao Ling-mei

Inscription:
Trees in the wooded plain, sparse and dense; Huts in the distant village, two and three.
East winds blow when the sun sets on the mead; Most captivating are the willow catkins by the water.
Painted on the shangyuan day (Lantern Festival) of the jichou year at Zaishan Lou, Hong Kong island, Chang Yuan Dai-chien from Shu.

The thought of lakes and mountains suddenly filled my mind. I picked up my brush to give vent to my feelings.
The colour of mountains, the light of lakes and the tranquility of woods and valleys are not easily given away by Heaven.
People trapped in the hustle and bustle of mundane life are unworthy of such knowledge, Dai-chien Jushi.

Singapore, Victoria Memorial Hall, Exhibition of Paintings by Chang Dai-chien, 12-17 March 1963
Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Dewan Bahasa Dan Pustaka, Exhibition of Paintings by Chang Dai-chien, 24-30 June 1963
Malaya, Ipoh, Ku Kong Chow Kung Wai, Exhibition of Paintings by Chang Dai-chien, 9-16 November 1963
Malaya, Penang, Penang Museum, Exhibition of Paintings by Chang Dai-chien, 20-29
December 1963
Thailand, Bangkok, Kai Shou Hall & Metropolitan Bank, Exhibition of Paintings by Chang Dai-chien, 12-25 September 1964
Thailand, Haadyai, Hakkas Association Auditorium, Exhibition of Paintings by Chang Dai-chien, 2-8 February 1965
Hong Kong, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Art Gallery, The Mei Yun Tang
Collection of Paintings by Chang Dai-chien, 17 April-23 May 1993
Japan, Tokyo, Shoto Museum of Art, The Mei Yun Tang Collection of Paintings by Chang Dai-chien, 5 April-21 May 1995
Singapore, Singapore Art Museum, The Mei Yun Tang Collection of Paintings by Chang Dai-chien, 28 February-27 April 1997

Paintings of Chang Dai-chien, International Photography Company, Hong Kong, pl. 4
Chinese Paintings with the Original Paintings & Discourses on Chinese Art By Professor Chang Dai-chien, edited by Kao Ling-mei, East Art Co., Hong Kong, February 1961, p. 39
Exhibition of Paintings by Chang Dai-chien, exhibition catalogue, East Art Co., Hong Kong, March 1963, Singapore exhibit no. 46
Exhibition of Paintings by Chang Dai-chien, exhibition catalogue, East Art Co., Hong Kong, June 1963, Kuala Lumpur exhibit no. 46
Exhibition of Paintings by Chang Dai-chien, exhibition catalogue, East Art Co., Hong Kong, November 1963, Ipoh exhibit no. 46
Exhibition of Paintings by Chang Dai-chien, exhibition catalogue, East Art Co., Hong Kong, December 1963, Penang exhibit no. 46
Exhibition of Paintings by Chang Dai-chien, exhibition catalogue, East Art Co., Hong Kong, September 1964, Bangkok exhibit no. 46
Exhibition of Paintings by Chang Dai-chien, exhibition catalogue, East Art Co., Hong Kong, February 1965, Haadyai exhibit no. 46
The Mei Yun Tang Collection of Paintings by Chang Dai-chien, edited by Kao Mayching, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Art Gallery, Hong Kong, 1993, pl. 83
“Nexus between past and Present”, written by Kao Mayching, published in Twenty-First Century, issue No. 17, June 1993, p. 53
The Mei Yun Tang Collection of Paintings by Chang Dai-chien, Shoto Museum of Art, Japan, 1995, pl. 81
The Art of Chang Dai-chien, written by Ba Tong, National Museum of History, Taipei, December 1996, colour pl. 31

- Mild creases could be found on the painting, at the lower right section of the painting. Small areas of paper loss could be found at the mountain at the upper section and lower section, as seen in the illustration. Paper tear could be found at the lower left section. Otherwise, generally in fair to good condition.
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