
Liu Yong 1719-1804
劉墉 行書《上呂相公》| Liu Yong, Calligraphy in Running Script
Liu Yong's calligraphy in running script on this fan leaf demonstrates the refined elegance characteristic of Qing literati practice, combining fluid brushwork with controlled energy. The composition adapts the vertical conventions of hanging scrolls to the horizontal fan format, showcasing the artist's mastery of spatial composition and brush modulation. As a prominent official and accomplished calligrapher, Liu Yong's work represents the scholarly ideal of integrating administrative achievement with artistic cultivation during the high Qing period.
- Medium
- ink on paper, fan leaf
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
Painting and Calligraphy on fans from the Xiao Wan Liu Tang Collection 扇海─小萬柳堂舊藏明清書畫扇面
October 16, 2024
Estimate: $100,000 – $200,000
Lot 7084
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