Copy of Zhang Xu's Cursive Calligraphy of Four Ancient Poems

Datable to 1969–70

Not on view

In 1969 and 1970, Xie borrowed Zhang Xu's (act. ca. 700–750) calligraphic masterpiece, a transcription in wild cursive script of poems by Yu Xin (513–581) and Xie Lingyun (385–433). Xie's traced copy reproduces,in exquisite detail, not only Zhang's dynamic, spontaneous brushstrokes but also the collectors' seals of both the emperor Huizong (r. 1101–25) and Zhao Mengjian (1199–before 1267). In addition, at the beginning and end of the album, Xie transcribed two of his own poems and one by Du Fu (712–770), all three on the subject of Zhang's calligraphy. Zhang's original is now in the Liaoning Provincial Museum.

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現代謝稚柳臨張旭草書古詩帖冊頁
Title: Copy of Zhang Xu's Cursive Calligraphy of Four Ancient Poems
Artist: Xie Zhiliu (Chinese, 1910–1997)
Date: Datable to 1969–70
Culture: China
Medium: Album of ten leaves; ink on paper
Dimensions: Overall (backed, leaves a–j): 13 3/4 x 10 1/2 in. (34.9 x 26.7 cm)
Classification: Calligraphy
Credit Line: Gift of Sarah Shay, 2005
Object Number: 2005.411.7a–j
Rights and Reproduction: Estate of Xie Zhiliu
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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