Landscape Album in the Style of Ancient Masters, Page 7 - Calligraphy
Dong Qichang, the ultimate art influencer of the late Ming Dynasty, penned this fluid, cursive calligraphy. The text is actually a famous poem by Tao Hongjing about white clouds in the mountains—clouds so beautiful you can enjoy them yourself but can't gift them to a friend. It's a perfect example of his 'scholar-amateur' style, where the brushwork is meant to show off the artist's personality and spontaneity rather than rigid perfection. The red seals stamped on the side act like a historical passport, showing who has owned and admired this piece over the centuries.