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Zhang Yuancheng (16th Century) — 張元澄 草書《雍陶和孫明府懷舊山七絕》| Zhang Yuancheng, Calligraphy in Cursive Script
Zhang Yuancheng (16th Century)

張元澄 草書《雍陶和孫明府懷舊山七絕》| Zhang Yuancheng, Calligraphy in Cursive Script

This hanging scroll by Zhang Yuancheng showcases the artist's mastery of cursive script calligraphy, a demanding style that requires exceptional brush control and artistic sensibility. The work transcribes a seven character quatrain poem exchanged between Yong Tao and Sun Mingfu, two figures reminiscing about mountain scenery, demonstrating the literati tradition of combining poetry with calligraphy. Executed in ink on paper during the sixteenth century, the piece exemplifies the refined aesthetic values of the Ming dynasty literati who regarded calligraphy as a supreme art form equal to painting.

Medium
ink on paper, hanging scroll

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Power & Culture – Heirlooms from the Poon Family Collection

October 16, 2024

Estimate: $500,000$1,000,000

Lot 815

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Zhang Yuancheng (16th Century), 張元澄 草書《雍陶和孫明府懷舊山七絕》| Zhang Yuancheng, Calligraphy in Cursive Script

This hanging scroll by Zhang Yuancheng showcases the artist's mastery of cursive script calligraphy, a demanding style that requires exceptional brush control and artistic sensibility. The work transcribes a seven character quatrain poem exchanged between Yong Tao and Sun Mingfu, two figures reminiscing about mountain scenery, demonstrating the literati tradition of combining poetry with calligraphy. Executed in ink on paper during the sixteenth century, the piece exemplifies the refined aesthetic values of the Ming dynasty literati who regarded calligraphy as a supreme art form equal to painting.

Medium
ink on paper, hanging scroll
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Related themes

Nostalgic Mood, Chinese Artist, Landscape Theme, Ming Dynasty, Classical Poetry, Scholarly aesthetics, 16th Century, Cursive script calligraphy, Ink on Paper, Brush and ink technique