Hanging Scroll, Scholar beneath Autumn Willows, by Zhang Daqian, Ink and Colour on Paper

Details: 104×28

Description: Ink and colour on paper, original vintage mounting hanging scroll. The painting depicts sparse autumn willows on a sloped bank rendered with free and restrained brushwork. A scholar sits leisurely on the ground, dressed in plain wide robe with blue headscarf, serene and tranquil, admiring autumn scenery with refined temperament. The figure is drawn with fluid outlines and subtle colouring, freely rendered robes capturing the detached demeanour of ancient literati.
Poetic calligraphy inscription on upper right: *By the riverbank I enjoy the fine scenery; willows brew the fresh autumn. Reciting verses, I wander to the tavern away from the bustle. Transcribing old poem, Zhang Daqian*, with two artist seals. Several additional collector seals on the painting.
Zhang Daqian’s figure painting inherited masters of Ming and Qing dynasties. This work features spacious composition and elegant charm, integrating painting, calligraphy, poetry and seals, a representative fine work of his scholar theme. The scroll is well preserved with neat old mounting, retaining full artistic vitality.