明 張祐 萬古春風圖 軸|Spring Breeze of Myriad Pasts

Zhang You

mid-15th century · Hanging scroll; ink on silk · Asian Art

Zhang You, a native of Fengyang, Anhui Province, who inherited the hereditary rank of marquis (hou), was known for his lofty ambition and scholarly demeanor. An aficionado of ornamental plants and rocks, he made a specialty of painting plum blossoms, studying with the Hangzhou master Wang Qian (active first half of the 15th century). According to his inscription, Zhang painted this work for a regional military commander in Pingjiang (Suzhou), Jiangsu Province.

Artist

Zhang You

Date

mid-15th century

Medium

Hanging scroll; ink on silk

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Edward Elliott Family Collection, Purchase, The Dillon Fund Gift, 1981