A Poem in Cursive Script
Fu Shan (1607-1684) Hanging scroll, ink on paper, 99 x 262cm
Fu Shan was born in Yangqu, Shanxi Province. His courtesy name was Qingzhu and studio name was Shidaoren. He refused to serve the imperial government of the Qing Dynasty. He was a talented calligrapher and painter. With his individual and unique style, he was thought to be a great master in the world of calligraphy.
The Scroll in Clerical Script
Zheng Fu (1622-1693)
Hanging scroll, ink on paper, 47 x 117.5cm
Zheng Fu was born in Shangyuan (Nanjing), Jiangsu Province. His courtesy name was Ruqi and his studio name was Gukou. He practiced medicine as his occupation and had not served in any government positions. He was very good at calligraphy, particularly in the clerical script.
Calligraphy in Cursive Script
Luo Dian (1719-1808)
Hanging scroll, ink on paper, 57 x 122.5cm
Luo Dian was born in Xiangtan of Hunan Province. His courtesy name was Huiwu and studio name was Shenzhai. He obtained jinshi degree in the imperial civil examination during the Emperor Qianlong’s reign (1736-1795) and was Superintendent of Education in Sichuan Province. After resigning from his office, he taught in Yuelu Academy for ten years. He was famous for his cursive script calligraphy.
A Poem in Running Script
Wang Wenzhi (1730-1802)
Hanging scroll, ink on paper, 43.5 x 128.5cm
Wang Wenshi was born in Zhenjiang, Jiangsu Province. His courtesy name was Yuqing and his studio name was Menglou. He was the third best in the imperial civil examination during the Emperor Qianlong’s reign. He was appointed as an officer in the Imperial Academy and had served as Governor of Yunnan Province. His calligraphy was so delicate, beautiful and natural that it was appreciated by the Emperor Qianlong as well as the ordinary people.
Couplets in Clerical and Regular Scripts
Zhao Zhiqian (1829-1884)
Hanging scrolls, ink on paper, 45 x 174cm
Zhao Zhiqian was from Huiji, Zhejiang Province. His courtesy name was Huishu and studio name was Yifu. He obtained juren degree in the imperial civil examination at the provincial level during the Emperor Xianfeng’s reign (1851-1861). He had been magistrate of several counties, including Poyang County. He was an excellent painter. His calligraphy style was original and creative, which made him a famous calligrapher in the late Qing Dynasty.