Liu Yong, Calligraphy in Running Script after Zhao Mengfu

Liu Yong's calligraphy in running script demonstrates the literati artist's mastery of brush technique and his engagement with the classical tradition of Zhao Mengfu, a celebrated Yuan dynasty calligrapher. Executed in ink on paper during the Qing dynasty, the work showcases the flowing, semi-cursive qualities characteristic of running script, with dynamic brushwork that balances control and spontaneity. As a prominent official and accomplished calligrapher of the eighteenth century, Liu Yong's study after an esteemed predecessor reflects the scholarly practice of learning through direct emulation of historical masters.