明/清 佚名 倣阮大鋮 書法 扇|Calligraphy

Art Historical Context

This exquisite folding fan, transformed into an album leaf, showcases anonymous calligraphy from the Ming dynasty (8–1644), the distinctive style of R Dacheng (1587–1646), a renowned Ming literati, playwright, andigrapher. Rendered in ink on luxurious gold paper, measuring 7 x 19¾ inches (17.8 x 50.2 cm), it exemplifies the portability and elegance of fan art, a favored medium among China's scholar-officials for impromptu poetic inscriptions and displays of virtuosity. Ruan Dacheng's script, known for its bold, expressive strokes blending clerical and running styles, influenced countless imit...