The Immortal and Deer by Zhang Lu (1464-1538)Hanging scroll, ink and color on silk, signed Pingshan.
The Immortal and Deer by Zhang Lu (1464-1538)Hanging scroll, ink and color on silk, signed Pingshan.53¾ x 34in (136.5 x 86.5cm)Zhang Lu was born into elite society, but he made his way as a professional painter. Specializing in figures and Daoist themes, Zhang Lu technique derives from Wu Wei (1459-1508). Here the artist depicts the Daoist immortal Lu Dongbin, identifiable by his sword and double gourd at the waist, accompanied by a deer.https://www.bonhams.com/ -- source link
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