Chen Jue, Calligraphy in Running Script

This album of forty-seven leaves by Chen Jue (1827–1906) showcases the artist's mastery of running script, a fluid and dynamic form of Chinese calligraphy that emphasizes expressive brushwork and spontaneity. Executed in ink on paper, the work demonstrates the technical refinement and scholarly sophistication characteristic of 19th century literati calligraphy. Chen Jue's flowing characters reveal the calligrapher's skilled command of brush control, ink modulation, and compositional rhythm, exemplifying the deep connection between calligraphic practice and personal cultivation valued in traditional Chinese aesthetics.