Correspondence Nine Letters - Selection of Fine Calligraphy by Zhao Mengfu

Author: Zhao Mengquan
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: This book collects the calligraphy works of Zhao Mengquan, including the Huishu Te, Zhenbang Te, Zongyang Gong Te, and Weiyuan Te. The Huishu Te is on paper, measuring 310 mm in height and 383 mm in width. This letter is a correspondence to the Elder Daxue. According to the evaluation of experts, this letter features square and broad characters, rich strokes, a steady style, and a scholarly demeanor, likely written when Zhao Mengquan was around 44 years old. The Zongyang Gong Te is on paper, measuring 275 mm in height and 287 mm in width. This letter is a correspondence written by Zhao when he served as the Chief of the Jiangzhe Confucian Academy, addressed to his subordinates. According to expert evaluation, this letter has a heavy brush force and exquisite calligraphy, likely written when Zhao Mengquan was around 50 years old. The Weiyuan Te is on paper, measuring 297 mm in height and 297 mm in width. In this letter, "Brother Professor Scholar" refers to Zhao Mengquan's visit to Xianqian. The Jini Wu Men Te is on paper, measuring 284 mm in height and 495 mm in width. This letter is a correspondence to Duan Defu, the Teaching Assistant. The Zhi Ji Bo Te is on paper, measuring 277 mm in height and 495 mm in width. Ji Bo, also known as Shou Ji Bo, had a deep friendship with Zhao and even became his in-law. This letter was written during Zhao Mengquan's prime years and is inscribed with collection seals of Xiang Yuanbian and others.