Wu Dacheng Calligraphy Fan in Clerical Script Style
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Wu Dacheng (1835-1902). A mounted calligraphy fan in clerical script style. Ink on paper, fan leaf. Signed Taicheng Daoren and dedicated to Cai Shou, with one seal of the artist, and one collection seal of Cai Shou. Wu Dacheng (1835-) was a prominent Chinese scholar, calligrapher, and collector during the late Qing Dynasty. He was known for his expertise in epigraphy, bronze and stone inscriptions, and Chinese antiquities. Wu Dacheng served in various government positions and was highly regarded for his cultural and intellectual contributions. His interest in ancient inscriptions and artifacts influenced the preservation and study of Chinese antiquities. He was also known for his refined calligraphy and poetry, and his collections of Art and antiquities were highly respected. Fan, ink on paper. Provenance: Choi Jit Fu (Cai Zhefu) collection and thence by descent. - 17 cm height x 53.5 cm width
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- Qing Dynasty - The Qing Dynasty was the last imperial dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912. It was established by the Manchu people, who originated from the northeastern region of China. The Qing Dynasty was preceded by the Ming Dynasty and followed by the Republic of China.
- Bronze - An alloy of copper and tin, traditionally in the proportions of about 9 parts of copper to 1 part of tin.
The discovery of bronze in Western Asia in the 4th century enabled people to create metal objects which were superior to those previoulsy possible because of its strength and hardness, and it has been used throughout the world for weapons, coins, tools, statuary and other decorative items.
It is very fluid in a molten state, and its hardness, strength when set, and non-corrosive properties makes it most suitable for casting sculpture. - Ming Dynasty - The Ming Dynasty was a ruling dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644. It succeeded the Yuan Dynasty and preceded the Qing Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty was established by Zhu Yuanzhang, a former Buddhist monk who became a rebel leader and eventually overthrew the Mongol Yuan Dynasty. During the Ming Dynasty, China experienced a period of relative stability and prosperity. The government was centralized and bureaucratic, with the emperor at the top of the hierarchy. The Ming Dynasty is known for its cultural achievements, including the development of porcelain, the invention of movable type printing, and the construction of the Great Wall of China.
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