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Zhou Tianqiu (1514-1595), Ju Jie (1530-1585) et al
Description
- Zhou Tianqiu (1514-1595), Ju Jie (1530-1585) et al
- FIVE POEMS IN RUNNING SCRIPT
- ink on gold paper, fan leaf, framed
Provenance
Condition
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Catalogue Note
Artists' inscriptions:
Zhou Tianqiu
In the stillness, only hearing of the yellow bird, at my leisure, only embraced by the heart of the white clouds. In the mountain scenery of Lumen, there is no one to love, is this not the remote depth divined by Pang Gong? Painted in the mountains. With two artist's seals, liu zhi ju shi, zhou shi gong xia.
Ju Jie
Green grass on the small paths connect water and mist, on the closed doors, the dusk illuminates with traces of red. This is precisely as it was written in [Zhang Ruoxu's (c. 660-c. 720)] "Spring, River, Flowers on a Moonlit Night," one wine vessel facing outward, amidst the sound of rain. Ju Jie. With one artist's seal of Ju Jie, shi zhen.
Zheng Fengyi
I have heard it said the desolate drums of Huayan are loud, and a row of those clad in fancy silks are extravagant, like gold vessels. In the old forest at midnight, light clouds collect, indeed—there is a clear glow arriving at Bi Garden. Zhang Fengyi. With two artist's seals, zhang sheng bo qi, qiu zhi yuan.
Wen Yuanfa
At the foot of the mountain, the spring glow opens as if reflected in a mirror, the river turns and the mountain shifts, separated from Penglai. As the boat moves, one seems to hear chickens and dogs, here and there, peach blossoms seem to emerge from the gorge. Wen Yuanfa. With one artist's seal, wen shi meng kou.
Kun Fengyu
The mountains arch and coil like young dragons, the town encircled to the south of the main peak. Shaking its sleeves, the mountain top faces the Ox and Dipper [constellations], lofty and profound, a violet vapor covers the tall pines. Kun Fengyu. With one artist's seal, hua qiao kou li shi hu yuan zi shi yu hua zhi kun feng jus hi.