ZHANG DAQIAN (1899-1983)

Zhan Liangzhi was the landscape architect for Zhang Daqian's residence in Taiwan, Mo Ye Jing She - Zhang's last residence which began construction in 1977. In Wang Jiacheng's Huatan Qicai Zhang Daqian (II), the writer describes Zhang's idea for his residence, "once entering the door is the forecourt, with a flat lawn and plenty of panjing; closer to the house are flowers, trees and a swimming pool." Zhang Daqian had very specific requests for every corner of his house, for example, "the south of the second floor are the painting studio and mounting room, to facilitate the restorer to come work on the paintings. The rest of the floor are sleeping areas for my children and grandchildren. Above the second floor is a roof top garden with great vista, decorated with a lawn and panjing, gibbon cage and small umbrellas for shading." Zhan Liangzhi had great friendship with the artist through building his ideal dwelling, and Zhang Daqian dedicated this painting to him as a token of gratitude.