COLLECTION NAME:
The AMICA Library
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The AMICA Library
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AMICA ID:
CMA_.1998.169
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CMA_.1998.169
AMICA ID
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AMICA Library Year:
2001
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2001
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Object Type:
Paintings
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Paintings
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Creator Name:
Wen Zhengming
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Wen Zhengming
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Creator Nationality:
Asian; Far East Asian; Chinese
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Asian; Far East Asian; Chinese
Creator Nationality
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Creator Role:
artist
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artist
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Creator Dates/Places:
1470 - 1559
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1470 - 1559
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Creator Name-CRT:
Wen Zhengming
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Wen Zhengming
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Title:
Imperial Gift of an Embroidered Silk: Calligraphy in Running Style
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Imperial Gift of an Embroidered Silk: Calligraphy in Running Style
Title
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Title Type:
Primary
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Primary
Title Type
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View:
Full View
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Full View
View
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Creation Date:
c. 1525
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c. 1525
Creation Date
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Creation Start Date:
1520
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1520
Creation Start Date
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Creation End Date:
1530
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1530
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Materials and Techniques:
ink on paper
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ink on paper
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Dimensions:
Overall: 345cm x 93.5cm
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Overall: 345cm x 93.5cm
Dimensions
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AMICA Contributor:
The Cleveland Museum of Art
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The Cleveland Museum of Art
AMICA Contributor
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Owner Location:
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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ID Number:
1998.169
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1998.169
ID Number
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Credit Line:
John L. Severance Fund
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John L. Severance Fund
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Inscriptions:
The text of the calligraphy, which is also included in his literary compilation, can be translated as follows: From the throne, this exquisite silk was bestowed on me, As I expressed my gratitude to His Majesty by the Goldwater Bridge. This heavenly silk is embroidered with five colors. Resplendent it is, draping over my arm with [designs of] twin dragons. Having received such a gift, I [bowed] in shame over my lack of achievements. Humbly I returned to my rank to observe the grand ceremony. I wish His Majesty shall live on for myriad years, And the sun will always shine upon His trailing robe.
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The text of the calligraphy, which is also included in his literary compilation, can be translated as follows: From the throne, this exquisite silk was bestowed on me, As I expressed my gratitude to His Majesty by the Goldwater Bridge. This heavenly silk is embroidered with five colors. Resplendent it is, draping over my arm with [designs of] twin dragons. Having received such a gift, I [bowed] in shame over my lack of achievements. Humbly I returned to my rank to observe the grand ceremony. I wish His Majesty shall live on for myriad years, And the sun will always shine upon His trailing robe.
Inscriptions
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Rights:
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<a href="http://www.clemusart.com/museum/disclaim2.html"target="_new">http://www.clemusart.com/museum/disclaim2.html</a>
Rights
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Context:
This impressive hanging scroll is the work of Wen Zhengming, a lowly official, but an acclaimed master of calligraphy and painting. The scroll is an expression of gratitude to Emperor Jiazhing (1522? 1566) for a gift, presumably given in appreciation for Wen Zhengming's meritorious work. The artist wrote both the poem and the calligraphy, which reads: From the throne came this wondrous silk, When I attended his Majesty by the Goldwater Bridge. This heavenly silk is embroidered with five colors, Resplendent it is, drawing over my arm with [designs of] twin dragons. To such a gift, I [bowed] in shame over my lackluster performance. Humbly I returned to my rank to observe the grand ceremony....The style of the calligraphy is based on "running script," which, unlike formal script, is characterized by simple characters and linked brushstrokes. Wen Zhengming was a master of this style. The calligraphy is not dated, although evidence from Wen Zhengming's writings suggests he may have received the gift and executed this hanging scroll in 1525.
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This impressive hanging scroll is the work of Wen Zhengming, a lowly official, but an acclaimed master of calligraphy and painting. The scroll is an expression of gratitude to Emperor Jiazhing (1522? 1566) for a gift, presumably given in appreciation for Wen Zhengming's meritorious work. The artist wrote both the poem and the calligraphy, which reads: From the throne came this wondrous silk, When I attended his Majesty by the Goldwater Bridge. This heavenly silk is embroidered with five colors, Resplendent it is, drawing over my arm with [designs of] twin dragons. To such a gift, I [bowed] in shame over my lackluster performance. Humbly I returned to my rank to observe the grand ceremony....The style of the calligraphy is based on "running script," which, unlike formal script, is characterized by simple characters and linked brushstrokes. Wen Zhengming was a master of this style. The calligraphy is not dated, although evidence from Wen Zhengming's writings suggests he may have received the gift and executed this hanging scroll in 1525.
Context
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Related Image Identifier Link:
CMA_.1998.169.tif
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CMA_.1998.169.tif
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