Join The Collection to save, track, and explore works like this.

Zhu Yunming 1460-1526 — 祝允明  草書《天馬賦》| Zhu Yunming, POEMS IN CURSIVE SCRIPT

Zhu Yunming 1460-1526

祝允明  草書《天馬賦》| Zhu Yunming, POEMS IN CURSIVE SCRIPT

Zhu Yunming, a renowned Ming dynasty calligrapher and literati artist, demonstrates his mastery of cursive script in this rendering of "The Heavenly Horse Rhapsody," a classical text celebrating the mythical steed. His fluid, expressive brushwork exemplifies the spontaneity and virtuosity characteristic of professional cursive calligraphy of the period, wherein individual characters flow together with dynamic energy and rhythmic variation. The work reflects both technical brilliance and the literati tradition of combining calligraphy with classical literary knowledge, positioning Zhu among the most accomplished practitioners of his era.

🔨 Auction Lot

Power & Culture – Heirlooms from the Poon Family Collection

October 16, 2024

Estimate: $6,000,000$8,000,000

Lot 845

Start the Discussion

Request access to join the discussion

About this work

Zhu Yunming 1460-1526, 祝允明  草書《天馬賦》| Zhu Yunming, POEMS IN CURSIVE SCRIPT

Zhu Yunming, a renowned Ming dynasty calligrapher and literati artist, demonstrates his mastery of cursive script in this rendering of "The Heavenly Horse Rhapsody," a classical text celebrating the mythical steed. His fluid, expressive brushwork exemplifies the spontaneity and virtuosity characteristic of professional cursive calligraphy of the period, wherein individual characters flow together with dynamic energy and rhythmic variation. The work reflects both technical brilliance and the literati tradition of combining calligraphy with classical literary knowledge, positioning Zhu among the most accomplished practitioners of his era.

Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Celestial Themes, Elegant and flowing, Scroll Format, Classical Literature, Chinese Artist, Brush technique mastery, Ming Dynasty, Poetic composition, Cursive script calligraphy, Ink on Paper

More works by Zhu Yunming 1460-1526