Zhang Daqian（張大千）

Zhang Daqian (1899-1983), born in Neijiang of Sichuan Province, was the most legendary master of traditional Chinese painting in the 20th century. A prodigy, Zhang excelled in drawing, calligraphy, seal-cutting and classical poetry. He was most famed for his natural landscape paintings, with his innovative splashed-ink-and-color technique transforming modern Chinese painting. Zhang was also known for his ability to imitate the various styles of the ancient masters.