Zhang Daqian, Lotus. Scroll inscribed with a poem. Dated spring, sixty-fifth year (of the Republic, 1976) Dedicated to Jiefu. Ink and colour on paper. Via Christies

Zhang Daqian (1899–1983) was one of the best-known and most prodigious Chinese artists of the twentieth century. He is also regarded by many art experts as one of the most gifted master forgers of the twentieth century. He excelled at all types of paintings, and is especially famous for his landscape, as well as lotus paintings. Source

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