Accession Number
2006/1.128

Title
Calligraphy

Artist(s)
Chang Ku-nien

Object Creation Date
1970

Medium & Support
hanging scroll, ink on gold-flecked paper

Dimensions
51 in. x 23 1/4 in. ( 129.5 cm x 59 cm )

Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Cheng-Yang and Mrs. Shirley Chang

Subject matter
The inscription is a discussion on the vulgarity and the elegance in painting from the book "Art of Paiting of Xiaoshan" writen by Qing dynasty painter Zou Yigui (or Zou Xiaoshan). Chang Ku-nien inscribed it here, which may suggest that he hoped to be a wise artist who understands the subtlety of using color and ink.

Physical Description
The inscription is a famous discussion on the vulgarity and the elegance in painting by Qing Dynasty painter Zou Yigui (or Zou Xiaoshan).

Primary Object Classification
Painting

Primary Object Type
hanging scroll

Additional Object Classification(s)
Painting

Rights
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Keywords
calligraphy (process)
gold (metal)
hanging scrolls
ink