An exceptionally Important 'Landscape' scroll by Zhang Daqian (1899-). Zhang Daqian (Chinese, 1899-), landscape. Hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper. Inscription: 'For Jing'an, as a request to create a 'Boneless' style painting in imitation of song masters for his wife, lady Hui'an. Younger brother Yuan (Zhang Daqian).' seal: Daqian Duanmu Hongliang's inscription: 'Zhang Daqian Imitating song landscape Painting.'. Note: the dedicatee, 'Mr. Jing'an,' refers to Luo Wenmo (1902-), styled Jing'an, also known as the master of Shuangqing studio. A native of Rongxian, Sichuan, Luo studied under Liu Haisu and was a close friend of Zhang Daqian. He held several prominent positions, including teacher at Chengdu Art school and Sichuan first Normal school, president of the Shu Art Society, executive director of the Sichuan fine Arts Association, secretary of the Sichuan Kuomintang party, and secretary-general of the Sichuan provincial Senate. His untimely death in 1951, under tragic circumstances, deeply saddened Zhang, who commemorated him in verse while residing in Hong Kong. Zhang Daqian (1899-), from Neijiang, Sichuan, was a legendary Chinese painter and calligrapher. Proficient in painting, calligraphy, seal carving, and poetry, Zhang's style seamlessly merged meticulous brushwork with expressive freehand techniques. He later pioneered a groundbreaking 'splashed-ink and splashed-color' style, earning the Western Art world's admiration as the 'Oriental brush.' together with his elder brother Zhang Shanzi, he founded the influential 'Dafengtang School,' leaving a profound impact on Chinese painting. Following his emigration, he was widely celebrated as 'A Daqian in 500 Years.'. Inscription by Duanmu Hongliang (1912-), originally named Cao Hanwen, who later changed his name to Cao Jingping in admiration of Qu Yuan. Known by various pen names, including Quan Ye, Luo Xuan, Xin Ren, Ye Zhilin, and Cao Ping, Duanmu was a Manchu writer and scholar of dream of the red chamber, originally from Changtu, Liaoning. He graduated from Nankai high school in Tianjin and attended Tsinghua University. Duanmu began writing as a student and became a prominent figure among the exiled writers of northeast china. His famous short story Melancholy of egret lake (1936) poignantly captures life in the occupied territories of Northeast china. Zhang Daqian's imitation of Song Dynasty 'Boneless' landscape scroll in Color on paper holds high artistic and collectible value in the Australian Art market due to its rarity and early style. This work employs the 'boneless' technique inspired by song dynasty landscapes, utilizing colored washes to evoke a serene mountainous scene. Zhang's interpretation reflects his deep study of song techniques along with his own artistic expression. The dedication refers to 'Brother Jing'an,' a close friend of Zhang's, Luo Wenmo (styled Jing'an), for whose wife Hui'an this piece was created. Luo, a notable figure in Sichuan's Art education and cultural circles, was a prominent educator and leader in multiple Art associations, adding a layer of human connection to this piece. Zhang was deeply affected by Luo's tragic passing in 1951 and commemorated him in verse while living abroad in Hong Kong. Zhang Daqian (1899-1983), from Neijiang, Sichuan, was a legendary painter, calligrapher, and poet. His style seamlessly blended meticulous brushwork and freehand techniques, later pioneering a splashed-ink and splashed-color style that led Western Art critics to call him the 'Oriental brush.' together with his brother Zhang Shanzi, he established the influential 'Dafengtang School,' which left a lasting impact on Chinese painting. He was celebrated globally as a master of Chinese Art, even earning the honorific title of 'A Daqian in 500 Years Provenance: Duanmu Hongliang (September 25, 1912 - October 5, 1996). Highly Important private collection, Australia. 54 x 36.5 cm