Zhang Yuzhao (1823-1894) was an official, essayist, and calligrapher in the late Qing Dynasty. His calligraphy was unique, integrating northern and southern stele into one, creating the "Zhang style" that influenced the calligraphy circles of the late Qing Dynasty for a hundred years. He was praised by Kang Youwei He is a calligrapher of the Qing Dynasty who is "unparalleled in thousands of years".
The courtesy name is Lianqing and the nickname is Lianting. He was born in Zhang Village, Longtang, Donggou Town, Liangzi Lakeside, Ezhou City, Hubei Province. He lived an ordinary life and was indifferent to officialdom. He said that he "had no hobbies in the world. I loved literary studies when I was young." He lectured at various academies in Jiangning, Hubei, Zhili, and Shaanxi, and trained many students. Fan Dangshi, Ma Qichang, etc. were among his disciples.
