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李瑞清 1867-1920 — Li Ruiqing, Letters
李瑞清 1867-1920

Li Ruiqing, Letters

Li Ruiqing (1867 1920) was a prominent Chinese calligrapher and painter of the late Qing dynasty whose work synthesized classical traditions with personal innovation. This album of three leaves demonstrates his mastery of brush technique through ink on paper, showcasing the refined literati aesthetic that defined his scholarly approach to the medium. His calligraphic and painting practice exemplified the literati tradition of using the brush as an instrument for personal expression and philosophical cultivation.

Medium
ink on paper, album of three leaves

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Fine Classical Chinese Paintings

November 19, 2024

Estimate: $20,000$40,000

Lot 9087

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李瑞清 1867-1920, Li Ruiqing, Letters

Li Ruiqing (1867 1920) was a prominent Chinese calligrapher and painter of the late Qing dynasty whose work synthesized classical traditions with personal innovation. This album of three leaves demonstrates his mastery of brush technique through ink on paper, showcasing the refined literati aesthetic that defined his scholarly approach to the medium. His calligraphic and painting practice exemplified the literati tradition of using the brush as an instrument for personal expression and philosophical cultivation.

Medium
ink on paper, album of three leaves
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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Contemplative Mood, Literati Tradition, Brushwork technique, Epistolary art, Chinese Artist, Early 20th Century, Traditional Chinese calligraphy, Late Qing Dynasty, Scholarly aesthetics, Ink on Paper