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楊沂孫 1813-1881 — Yang Yisun, Calligraphy Couplet in Running Script
楊沂孫 1813-1881

Yang Yisun, Calligraphy Couplet in Running Script

This calligraphic couplet by Yang Yisun, a prominent 19th century Chinese scholar and calligrapher, showcases the fluid dynamism of running script executed in ink on paper as a pair of hanging scrolls. The work exemplifies the literati tradition of combining refined brushwork with poetic expression, characteristic of the Qing dynasty's continued reverence for classical calligraphic forms. Yang's confident hand control and rhythmic stroke variations demonstrate his mastery of this semi cursive script, where characters flow together while remaining legible.

Medium
ink on paper, a pair of hanging scrolls

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Fine Classical Chinese Paintings

November 19, 2024

Estimate: $30,000$50,000

Lot 9081

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楊沂孫 1813-1881, Yang Yisun, Calligraphy Couplet in Running Script

This calligraphic couplet by Yang Yisun, a prominent 19th century Chinese scholar and calligrapher, showcases the fluid dynamism of running script executed in ink on paper as a pair of hanging scrolls. The work exemplifies the literati tradition of combining refined brushwork with poetic expression, characteristic of the Qing dynasty's continued reverence for classical calligraphic forms. Yang's confident hand control and rhythmic stroke variations demonstrate his mastery of this semi cursive script, where characters flow together while remaining legible.

Medium
ink on paper, a pair of hanging scrolls
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Related themes

19th Century, Running Script calligraphy, Chinese Artist, Classical Chinese poetry, Traditional Chinese calligraphy, Couplet format, Qing Dynasty, Elegant And Refined, Literati aesthetic, Ink on Paper