Feng Chengsu’s running script imitates the preface of the Orchid Pavilion

[Feng Chengsu’s running script imitating the preface of Lanting]

The preface of Feng’s imitating the preface of Lanting, Tang Dynasty, Feng Chengsu’s running script, paper version, running script, 24.5 cm in length and 69.9 cm in width
This book is spliced with two pieces of paper, and the paper is smooth and fine. Because there is a small seal of the year number of the god dragon of Li Xian, Emperor Zhongzong of the Tang Dynasty, at the beginning of the volume, it is called the “god dragon book”. The inscription of Xiang Yuanbian in the later paper of the Ming Dynasty: “Feng Chengsu of the Zhongzong Dynasty of the Tang Dynasty was commissioned to imitate the Lanting Xi Calligraphy of Wang Xizhi, the general of the right army of the Jin Dynasty”, according to which later generations of collectors identified Feng Chengsu as a copy
There are 13 lines of paper in front of this roll, with loose line spacing; The back paper has 15 lines, the line spacing is tight, and then the left and right sides of the front and back are reflected, which is oblique and dense, and well arranged. The whole article is integrated, which is superior to other copies. Using the pen repeatedly, the tip of the pen is sharp and sharp, and sometimes there is a thief’s hair and a fork pen, which not only retains the trace of tracing according to the original track, but also shows the characteristics of free copy. The combination of copy and copy is natural and vivid, and has the advantage of “keeping true”. It is the most exquisite in the handed down copies, reflecting the artistic style and spirit of Wang Xizhi’s calligraphy, which is beautiful and beautiful, and is the Tang copy close to the original track
According to the research, the semi-seal of the “divine dragon” at the beginning of the scroll is not the seal of the Tang Zhongzong’s internal office, but it was added by later generations. It is believed that Feng Chengsu’s copy is also not credible, but it is still an ancient copy that has been circulating since the Tang Dynasty
There is a four-character title of “Tang Molan Pavilion” at the front of this volume. The title of Emperor Qianlong, “Jin and Tang heart seals”, is introduced. There are 20 inscriptions and postscripts of Song Zhiming on the back paper. The seal is sealed for more than 180 square meters. According to the postscript, imprint and bibliography of each family, its spreading process is roughly as follows: Gaozong, Lizong Neifu, Emperor’s Son-in-law Duwei Yang Zhen of the Southern Song Dynasty, Guo Tianxi of the Yuan Dynasty, Ming Neifu, Wang Ji, Xiang Yuanbian, Qing Chending, Ji Yuyong, Qianlong Neifu. Records of past dynasties include: Wang Jiayu’s Coral Net · Book Record of Ming Dynasty, Wu Qizhen’s Book and Painting Record, Bian Yongyu’s Collection of Calligraphy and Painting in Shigutang · Book Record of Qing Dynasty, Gu Fu’s Spectacular Life, Wu Sheng’s Grand View Record, Ruan Yuan’s Essays on Shiqu, Shiqu Treasure Collection · Continuation, etc. Carved into the “Orchid Pavilion Eight Pillars”, ranking third.