Works of ink-and-color artists to be auctioned in Hong Kong

The enduring popularity of Zhang Daqian's work is grounded on his technical refinement and aesthetics, and also, the many styles he mastered to leave a diverse oeuvre.

The pocai ("splash color") color-and-ink landscapes, for example, his last gift to the world, show a new summit he reached in a long and productive career, which he explored to overcome the inconvenience brought about by deteriorating eyesight in the later stage of his life.