Zhang Zeduan - Song Dynasty

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       Zhang Zeduan (張擇端, 张择端, 1085-1145), courtesy name Zhengdao (正道), was a famous Chinese painter of the Song Dynasty, and was instrumental in the early history of the Chinese landscape art.

       Zhang Zeduan's most famous painting is Along the River During the Qingming Festival (清明上河圖), a wide handscroll which depicts life in the capital. This has been one of the most famous paintings throughout Chinese history. A popular copy of the painting was made in the 18th century, during the Qing Dynasty.

Along the River During the Qingming Festival (view the entire gallery)