Zhang Lunying (1798–1850, with the death year disputed) was a woman calligrapher of the Qing dynasty. Her courtesy name was Wanxun, and she was from Yanghu, Jiangsu.
Life
She was the daughter of Zhang Qi (1764–1833), and her mother was Tang Yaoqing (1763–1831); her rank in the family is given in one tradition as Zhang Qi’s third daughter. She married Sun Jie, who is described in different accounts as a student from the same county and as a jiansheng from the same locality.
Her younger brother was Zhang Yaosun (1808–1863). Her older sister was Zhang Shanying (1795–1824). She and another older sister, Zhang Qieying (1792–1860), were one another’s teachers and friends. Her younger sister was Zhang Wanying (1800–1881). Other relatives included the nephew Wang Chenbi, the nieces Wang Caiping (1827–1893) and Wang Caifan, and Zhang Xiangzhen, whose relationship is variously given as a collateral niece or niece.
Calligraphy
Her calligraphy drew on the traditions of Ouyang, Yan, and Yang; her clerical script followed Northern Wei stelae and traced the tradition back to the Jin and Han, and its style was vigorous, elegant, deep, and substantial. Japanese and Goryeo envoys who came to China often purchased her works.
Works and associations
Her works include Lühuai Shuwu ji. She wrote a preface for a book by Lu Deyi; prefaces to her book were written by Feng Guifen, Zhang Yaosun, Zhang Wanying, Wang Chenbi, Wang Caiping, Wang Caifan, Zhang Xiangzhen, Xu Shigu, Lin Shoutu, and Lü Junsun. Lühuai Shuwu ji also has postscripts by Yang Jin Jian and Yang Quan Jian.
References
- CBDB Zhang Lunying (55141)
- 搜韵 張綸英 (62369)
- Wikidata Zhang Lunying (Q45452921)