Calligraphy, One of a Couplet
Artist
Fang Zhaoling
(Chinese, 1914 - 2006)
Date1998
MaterialsInk on paper
DimensionsH. 61 in x W. 17 3/4 in, H. 154.9 cm x W. 45.7 cm (image); H. 93 1/2 in x W. 23 in, H. 237.5 cm x W. 58.4 cm (overall)
Credit LineGift of the artist's children
Object number2005.39.2
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsPainting
On View
Not on viewSignedDate: 西曆一千九百九十六年四月八日
Artist signature: 梁溪方召麟年八十有三歲
Seal: 方召麟(白文方印)；承先啟後(朱文方印)。
InscribedInscribed: Seven character couplet six feet long.
流水斷橋芳草路；澹雲微雨養花天。
More InformationFang Zhaoling was rightfully proud of her strength and vitality when, at age eighty-three, she created this large and boldly written calligraphy couplet.
The right scroll reads: Flowing water with bridges the road is surrounded by fragrant plants. The left scroll reads: Floating clouds, drizzly rain foster the universe.
Inscribed in smaller letters on the right: 1998, fourth month, tenth day
Inscribed in smaller letters on the left: Liangqi Fang Zhaoling at eighty-three years of age
