Zhang Yu
Mi-style landscapes, bold elegant poetry
Zhang Yu(张羽) (1333–1385) was a literati figure from the late Yuan and early Ming dynasties. His courtesy name was Laiyi(来仪), his alternate courtesy name was Fufeng(附凤), and he went by the pseudonym Jingju(静居). He was from Xunyang (now Jiujiang, Jiangxi) and later moved to Wuxing (now Huzhou, Zhejiang). Alongside Gao Qi, Yang Ji, and Xu Ben, he was known as one of the 'Four Talents of Wu'. He was also part of a group of ten called the 'Ten Talents of Beiguo', with Gao Qi, Wang Xing, Xu Ben, and others, and is counted among the Ten Talents of the Early Ming as well. He reached the official post of Taichang Cheng. His landscape paintings followed the style of the Mi father-and-son duo. His poetry was known for its bold and elegant style, and he authored the collection 'Jingju Ji'.