CALLIGRAPHY IN CURSIVE SCRIPT (Dong Qichang)
Dong Qichang (1555–1636) made CALLIGRAPHY IN CURSIVE SCRIPT. It measures 29 × 448 cm.
- 29 × 448 cm
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StatsCALLIGRAPHY IN CURSIVE SCRIPT, in brief
- Title
- CALLIGRAPHY IN CURSIVE SCRIPT
- Artist
- Dong Qichang (1555–1636)
- Artist born in
- Songjiang, People's Republic of China
- Dimensions
- 29 × 448 cm
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Dong Qichang, CALLIGRAPHY IN CURSIVE SCRIPT. Public domain.
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What size is "CALLIGRAPHY IN CURSIVE SCRIPT" by Dong Qichang in real life?
The original "CALLIGRAPHY IN CURSIVE SCRIPT" by Dong Qichang measures 29 x 448 cm.
Is "CALLIGRAPHY IN CURSIVE SCRIPT" by Dong Qichang in the public domain?
"CALLIGRAPHY IN CURSIVE SCRIPT" by Dong Qichang is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This status governs how the image of the work may be reproduced.
Which artist is "CALLIGRAPHY IN CURSIVE SCRIPT" attributed to?
"CALLIGRAPHY IN CURSIVE SCRIPT" was created by Dong Qichang. The information on this page describes Dong Qichang's original work.
Is "CALLIGRAPHY IN CURSIVE SCRIPT" by Dong Qichang in the public domain, and why?
"CALLIGRAPHY IN CURSIVE SCRIPT" by Dong Qichang is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. Copyright duration runs from the artist's death, which occurred in 1636.
About the artist, Dong Qichang
1555–1636, People's Republic of China
Dong Qichang
A Life Dedicated to Ink: The World of Dong Qichang Dong Qichang (1555–1636) was more than just a painter; he was the embodiment of the late Ming dynasty scholar-official, a man whose life was inextricably woven with calligraphy, painting, and a profound dedication to art theory. Born in Huating, near modern Shanghai, into a modest scholarly family, Dong’s early ambition lay not in artistic pursuits but in securing a position within the imperial bureaucracy. His initial attempts at the civil service examinations proved unsuccessful, largely due to his perceived clumsiness in calligraphy – an irony considering he would later become celebrated as one of China's greatest calligraphers. This setback spurred him into rigorous self-improvement, mastering not only brushwork but also the rich traditions of Chinese literary and artistic expression.
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