About Zhang Xuan
Lived 713 – 755 (aged 41–42). Zhang Xuan was a Chinese painter.
Zhang Xuan (713–755) was a Chinese painter who lived during the Tang dynasty (618–907).
Zhang Xuan painted many pieces of art, one of his best-known paintings is Court Ladies Preparing Newly Woven Silk, of which a single copy survives painted by Emperor Huizong of Song (r. 1100–1125) in the early 12th century. He also painted the Spring Outing of the Tang Court, which was later remade by Li Gonglin. Tang Empress travels with attendants, depicting Wu Zetian and attendants.
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Who was Zhang Xuan?
Chinese painter (713–755)
When was Zhang Xuan born?
Zhang Xuan was born in 713 in Chang'an.
When did Zhang Xuan die?
Zhang Xuan died in 755.
What was Zhang Xuan's occupation?
Zhang Xuan was a painter.
What nationality was Zhang Xuan?
Zhang Xuan was Chinese.
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