WU ZISHEN (1893-1972)
PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF ZHANG ZIKAI (1900-1983)
WU ZISHEN (1893-1972)

Landscape after Yuan Dynasty Style

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WU ZISHEN (1893-1972)
Landscape after Yuan Dynasty Style
Inscribed and signed, with two seals of the artist
Dated eighth month, xinchou year (1961)
Further inscribed on the mounting by the artist, with two seals
Dated tenth month, jiachen year (1964)
Dedicated to Limen (Zhang Zikai, 1900-1993)
Scroll, mounted for framing, ink on paper
34 x 15 3/4 in. (86.3 x 40 cm.)

Lot Essay

Wu Zishen, originally named Wu Huayuan, whose sobriquets included Yucun, Zishen, and Taowu Jushi, was from Suzhou, Jiangsu Province. Born into a prestigious family that owned a rich collection of Song (960-1279) and Yuan (1271–1368) paintings and calligraphy in Wuzhong, Wu Zichen studied art in Japan and invested heavily to establish the Suzhou Painting Academy near Canglang Pavilion. He himself had served as the member of the board of trustees and professor.

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