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Zhang Ruitu (
-1644)
Calligraphy
in running Script and Cursive Script, ink on paper
56 1/4 x 12 5/8 inches
Zhang
Ruitu was a native of Jinjiang, Fujian Province of the Ming
Dynasty. He was also known by his literary anme Ershui.
Zhang Ruitu was well versed in calligraphy and landscape paintings,
with his style of bold and vigorous strokes.
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Xu Wei (1521-1593)
Calligraphy in Running Script, ink on paper
14 1/2 x 13 1/4 inches
Xu Wei was born in Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province of the Ming
Dynasty. He was also known by his literary name Tianchi.
His calligraphy was bold and unrestrained. His also wrote poetry
and was a painter.
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Yang Bin (1650-1720)
ink on papr
6 7/8 x 19 1/2 inches
Yang Bin was born in Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province of the Qing
Dynasty.
He was also known by his literary name Dapiao Shanren. He was
well
versed in calligraphy and was an expert of stone tablets
Weng Zhengming (1470-1559)
Calligraphy in Running Script, ink on gold flacked paper
6 7/8 x 20 1/2 inches
Weng Zhengming was also known by his literary name Hengshang Jushi. His
styles reflect influences from Song and Yuan masters'
calligraphers.
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Chen Yixi ( 1648-1709)
Calligraphy in Running Script, ink on paper
39 x 16 1/2 inches
Chen Yixi was native of Haining, Zhejiang Province. He was also
known
his literary name Xiangquan. His calligraphy was of the style of
the
Jin Dynasty. Chen Yixi also wrote several books on calligraphy.
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