Zhang Daqian, Pomegranates

Zhang Daqian (1899, 1983) was one of the most celebrated and prolific Chinese painters of the 20th century, renowned for his mastery of traditional ink painting as well as his later bold, splashed-ink and splashed-color techniques. His depictions of subjects such as pomegranates reflect his deep grounding in classical Chinese brushwork and his ability to infuse traditional motifs with vibrant life and symbolism. His works consistently achieve remarkable prices at major international auction houses, cementing his legacy as a titan of modern Chinese art.