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Zhao Shuru — Zhao Shuru, Calligraphy in Zhuanshu
Zhao Shuru

Zhao Shuru, Calligraphy in Zhuanshu

Zhao Shuru's Calligraphy in Zhuanshu from 1931 is rendered in ink on paper, showcasing the ancient Zhuanshu (seal script) style. This work exemplifies traditional Chinese calligraphic practice and demonstrates the artist's mastery of historical writing systems. The precise brushwork reflects centuries of calligraphic refinement.

Medium
ink on paper, 1931

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Inkspiration: Chinese Paintings Online

August 1, 2022

Estimate: $20,000$40,000

Lot 6014

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Zhao Shuru, Zhao Shuru, Calligraphy in Zhuanshu

Zhao Shuru's Calligraphy in Zhuanshu from 1931 is rendered in ink on paper, showcasing the ancient Zhuanshu (seal script) style. This work exemplifies traditional Chinese calligraphic practice and demonstrates the artist's mastery of historical writing systems. The precise brushwork reflects centuries of calligraphic refinement.

Medium
ink on paper, 1931
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Monochrome, Meditative, Calligraphy, Traditional, Black, Modern, Abstract, Chinese, Ink on Paper, 1930s

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