Inspired by a visit to Yunlong Buddhist Hall
Date1978
Label TextInspired by a visit to Yunlong Buddhist Hall, this work in cursive demonstrates Chang Ch'ung-ho's versatility in various scripts. The unembellished ending strokes of each character recall Wen Zhengming's masterpiece, Poem to the Painting "Sunset on the Jin and Jiao Mountains'"(dated 1521), at SAAM. As Wen's work was in the Chang family collection for decades, it is conceivable that she was inspired by Wen. Her cursive script also shows more fluid connections of the characters than the work by her teacher Shen Yinmo. As such, this work demonstrates a difference between two major and closely-related calligraphers.
Object number2010.8.5
ProvenanceArtist
Photo CreditPhoto: Elizabeth Mann
Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Asian Art Museum, "Fragrance of the Past: Chinese Calligraphy and Painting by Ch'ung-ho Frankel and Friends", January 14, 2006 - April 2, 2006Published ReferencesGates, Mimi, et al. Fragrance of the Past: Chinese calligraphy and painting by Ch'ung-ho Chang Frankel and Friends (Seattle: Seattle Art Museum, 2006), pl. 20
Chen, Guannan. “Xiyatu yishu bowuguan cang zhang chong he shuji ji shou canh ju ou.” Shu Yu Hua Volume 9, no. 276 (September 2015): p. 22-31, reproduced p. 29.Credit LineGift of Mimi Gardner Gates and the Asian Art Acquisition Fund
DimensionsOverall: 68 3/4 x 20 1/8 in. (174.6 x 51.1 cm)
Image: 24 3/4 x 15 11/16 in. (62.9 x 39.8 cm)
MediumCalligraphy: Ink on paper