Dear List Members,
So many of you have responded with helpful information about the calligraphy work. Thank you very much!
The work is the writing of
Zheng Xie, also known as Zheng Bianqiao, (1693–1765), a Chinese painter and calligrapher from Jiangsu. Some have suggested
that it may be a rubbing from a plaque, and I think this is likely from my observation of the piece. I’ve tried to find the plaque the rubbing was made from, and I have found a photo on the web that looks like the source. However, I have not been able to
find where this plaque is located, and I’m afraid that I do not speak Chinese. If anyone with expertise in this area knows more about the plaque and where it is located, I would be thrilled to learn more.
Plaque from the web:
Artwork at our College:
Thank you very much again,
Robin Rank
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Subject: [ARLIS-L] Another Reference Question - Calligraphy work
Dear List Members,
I have another question about an artwork in our collection. Can anyone tell me what language is this calligraphy? I’m sorry the photos are not great, and I am not expecting anyone
to spend time on a translation. Just knowing what language will help us.
Thank you so much,
Robin Rank
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