About Zhang Xian
Lived 990 – 1078 (aged 87–88). Zhang Xian was a Chinese painter, poet and ci lyric writer.
Zhang Xian (; 990–1078) was a Song Dynasty artist in China.
He created Ten Odes based on Zhang Wei's own "ten beloved poems written on white silk."
Zhang Xian's Illustrating Ten Poems (Shiyong tu) (Song dynasty) now are in the Palace Museum collection.
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Who was Zhang Xian?
Chinese artist (990-1078)
When was Zhang Xian born?
Zhang Xian was born in 990.
When did Zhang Xian die?
Zhang Xian died in 1078.
What was Zhang Xian's occupation?
Zhang Xian was a painter, poet and ci lyric writer.
What nationality was Zhang Xian?
Zhang Xian was Chinese.
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