Poem on Imperial Gift of an Embroidered Silk: Calligraphy in Cursive Script Style (xingshu), Wen Zhe
Poem on Imperial Gift of an Embroidered Silk: Calligraphy in Cursive Script Style (xingshu), Wen Zhengming, c. 1525, Cleveland Museum of Art: Chinese ArtA poem by the influential Wen Zhengming expresses Wen’s gratitude to the Jiajing emperor (reigned 1522–1567) for a gift of embroidered silk bestowed in appreciation of his commendable service. The elegant, well-composed, and energetically written large characters in deep black ink reflect the handwriting of a distinguished scholar-artist. The poem reads: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.Size: Painting only: 343.5 x 93.5 cm (135 ¼ x 36 13/16 in.); Overall with knobs: 698.5 x 124.4 cm (275 x 49 in.)Medium: hanging scroll, ink on paperhttps://clevelandart.org/art/1998.169 -- source link
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