Landscape on paper 32x21 P08
Don't let the title 'Landscape' fool you—this page is actually a stunning example of calligraphy by the Ming Dynasty master Dong Qichang! The fluid, dancing characters spell out a poetic couplet about autumn mist and slanting sunlight, evoking a scenic view through words rather than paint. Dong was the ultimate art critic of his time, famous for dividing Chinese painting into Northern and Southern schools, and his own writing style here is loose, elegant, and effortlessly scholarly. The bold red seals at the bottom show that this intimate album leaf has been prized by collectors for generations.
- Technique
- Ink calligraphy
- Dimensions
- 32 x 21 cm
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