明 清 周亮工 行書五言對聯|Couplet
mid- 17th century
Medium
Pair of hanging scrolls; ink on paper
Dimensions
Image (each): 64 × 12 in. (162.6 × 30.5 cm)
Classification
Calligraphy
Culture & Period
China · Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Department
Asian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Julia and John Curtis, in honor of Hongnam Kim, and in celebration of the Museum’s 150th Anniversary, 2020
Accession Number
2020.73.2a, b
Art Historical Context
This elegant pair of hanging scrolls features a five-character couplet (五言對聯) in running script (行書 by Zhou Lianggong a prominent scholar and calligrapher of the mid-17th century Rendered in ink on paper, each scroll measures an impressive 64 × 12 inches, designed to be displayed vertically as a harmonious duo— a traditional format for Chinese calligraphy that graces homes, temples, or official spaces during festivals and ceremonies. Created during the early Qing dynasty (16441911), amid the turbulent transition from Ming rule, Zhou's work exemplifies the refined artistry of literati culture....
About the Artist
Zhou Lianggong · 1612–1672
Chinese, 1612–1672