Couplet in Semi-running Script
Artist
Shen Tingfang
(Chinese, 1702 - 1722)
DynastyQing dynasty (1644-1911)
Materialsink on paper
DimensionsH. 38 1/2 in x W. 9 1/2 in, H. 97.8 cm x W. 24.1 cm (image); H. 56 1/4 in x W. 12 1/4 in, H. 142.9 cm x W. 31.1 cm (overall)
Credit LineThe Yeh Family Collection
Object number2016.263.1-.2
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsPainting
On View
Not on viewSignedSignature: Guanmeng Tingfang
Seal: Shen Tingfang Guanmeng shi (Sheng Tiingfang, the Guanmeng clan); X Zhuozhou xueren (learning man from X zhuo prefecture); Yisham lou (Pavilion at Mt.Yi)
Signature: 盥蒙廷芳
Seal: 沈廷芳盥蒙氏(白文方印);X拙州學人(朱文方印); 挹山樓(朱文長方印)X應為隱,其自稱“隱拙齋人”。9-2016 HeLI
InscribedTo discharge by faithfully undertaking work;
To willingly follow rules to maintain stable order.
守職忠其事,樂道行所安。
Colophon:
In spring of the year bingzi upon returning to Guangzhou Procuratorate, I present this to brother Gongchao. Tan Zuren mounted this piece, as recorded here. Seal: Zhuoqing.
Zheng Fu
Wu Xiqi
Deng Shiru