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Chinese Poem in Semi-Cursive Xing Script
- Museum No.
- BK711
Photo No：5619-41516
Color type：Monochrome
| Title | Chinese Poem in Semi-Cursive Xing Script |
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| Designation | |
| Artist | Chen Yuansu |
| Category | Calligraphy (B), Chinese Calligraphy, Poetry |
| Country | China |
| Period | Ming |
| Century | 17th |
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| Materials | |
| Dimensions | Height 137cm Width 30.4cm |
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Chen Yuansu (n.d.) was born in Changzhou (Suzhou, Jiangsu Province). In 1606 (Wangli 34), he took the government exam but failed. Later, he persevered in his studies and came to be known for his literary prowess. He was highly influenced by the standard script (Ch., kaishu) of Ouyang Xun (557-641), and by the semi-cursive script (Ch., xingshu) and cursive script (Ch., caoshu) styles of the Two Wangs, Wang Xizhi (303-361) and his son, Wang Xianzhi (344-388). The calligraphy of this four-stanza poem, written in running cursive script (Ch., xing) with seven characters in each stanza, expresses his sharp, humorous style.
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