
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
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
Power & Culture – Heirlooms from the Poon Family Collection
October 16, 2024
Estimate: $500,000 – $1,000,000
Lot 815
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