Calligraphy c. 1900
zhangjian
photo of handprinted image
toned paper
water colours
egg art
ink paper printed
possibly oil pastel
coloured pencil
watercolour bleed
watercolour illustration
watercolor
This scroll painting, created by Zhang Jian in the early 20th century, showcases a piece of calligraphy written in the traditional Chinese style. The work is displayed on a light brown paper background with a white frame border, which is a common format for calligraphy. The black ink used for the characters provides a striking contrast to the background, bringing a sense of depth and texture to the artwork. Known for his masterful calligraphy, Zhang Jian's work exemplifies the beauty and expressive power of the art form in Chinese culture. The characters themselves are a testament to the artist's skill and command of the brush, expressing a powerful sense of elegance and grace.
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This pair of calligraphy scrolls is a gift from a scholar to his scholar friend to hang in the study. The texts read in translation: ‘The things that are clean easily become dusty, the things that are white easily become dirty’ and (when making pottery) ‘when it is hard, it is easy to break, when it is soft it is easy to shape.’
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