

The image shows a long, narrow scroll with a peach-colored background and a border. The scroll is vertically oriented and displays several lines of Chinese calligraphy in a light blue-green color. The calligraphy is written in a traditional style and consists of 8 lines. The background of the scroll features a pattern of small, darker peach-colored flowers or leaves. A decorative border surrounds the scroll, comprising a thin line of small, repeating geometric shapes in shades of blue and peach. The border is present at the top, bottom, left, and right edges of the scroll. The top of the scroll has a small loop or rod for hanging. The background behind the scroll is solid black. The artist's name, Songfou Lianfang, is likely associated with this piece of calligraphy, which is titled "Calligraphy Couplet".
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Silk tapestry (kesi)
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 198 × 623 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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