1882

Zhang Shanzi  张善孖( 1882-1940 ) was born in a family of artists, in Neijiang,

in Sichuan Province, China.

He is the elder brother of Zhang Daqian (1899-1983 ).

1903

He went to study in Japan.

He joined the underground resistance movement Tongmenghui created in 1905.

1917

His brother joined him to study textile dyeing at the Kokei School in Kyoto.

On his return to China, he continued his activities in the revolutionary movements.

He collected funds for the Chinese army by selling his works.

He is known for his landscapes, flowers and wild animals, in particular: the lion.

1940

He passed away in Chongqing, shortly after his return from fundraising in the United States.

Danièle Sicard

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Zhang Shanzi  张善孖 -Two Tigers - ink and colour on paper, hanging scroll  1928

1939年10月，张善孖所作《虎踞龙蟠图》由美国芝加哥安良公会出资国币一万元购藏并合影留念

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