Zhang Xuan

        Zhang Xuan (張萱, 713-755) was a Chinese painter who lived during the Tang dynasty (618–907).

        Although he painted many pieces of art, Zhang Xuan was best known for the painting Court Ladies Preparing Newly-Woven Silk (搗練圖), which survived through a copy painted by Emperor Huizong of Song (reigned 1100–1125, 宋徽宗) in the early 12th century. Zhang Xuan also painted Court Ladies of Guo on a Spring Excursion (虢國夫人遊春圖), of which later painters imitated, including Li Gonglin (李公麟) of the Song dynasty.