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Letters to Fang Shiguan

Bada Shanren (Zhu Da)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A piece of paper with a light beige color and a slightly textured surface, featuring black Chinese calligraphy arranged in vertical columns. The text is written in a flowing, cursive style with varying brushstrokes and line widths. There are two red seals or stamps, one rectangular and one square, located on the lower left side of the paper. The rectangular seal features intricate designs and characters, while the square seal appears to have a simpler design. The background surrounding the paper is plain white. Title: "Letters to Fang Shiguan". Artist: Bada Shanren (Zhu Da).

Artwork details

Date:
datable to ca. 1688–1705
Medium:
Album of ten leaves; ink on patterned and plain paper
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
450 × 625 px
Museum record:
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