Original lithographic poster with art by Tchang Ta-Ts'ien for exhibition at Musée Cernuschi in Paris 1965. The exhibition was titled ‘Relevés de Touen Houang’ (Relieving Touen Houang). Printed by Mourlot.

Les grottes de Touen-Houang (or The Caves of Dunhuang in English) refer to the Mogao Caves (Mogao Ku in Chinese), a renowned complex of Buddhist cave temples located near the town of Dunhuang, in the Gansu province of China. The caves are one of the most significant sites of ancient Buddhist art in the world.

Tchang Ta-Ts'ien, also known as Zhang Daqian, was a Chinese painter widely regarded as one of the most accomplished and versatile artists of the 20th century. He is often compared to Picasso for his prodigious talent and the breadth of his work, which spanned traditional Chinese painting styles as well as more modern, abstract techniques. Throughout his life, Zhang was known for his ability to emulate the styles of ancient Chinese masters, which he combined with his unique innovations, leading to a highly distinctive style that still honored traditional Chinese art forms.

The poster is framed with a hand painted light teal frame, dark passepartout, and a light green background.

H 78 x W 60 cm.