Zhao Mengfu’s running script Luoshen Fu

[Zhao Mengfu’s running script Luoshen Fu Volume]

Luoshen Fu Volume, Yuan Dynasty, Zhao Mengfu’s script, paper version, running script, 29 cm vertically and 220.9 cm horizontally
There are 80 lines in the whole volume, and the final signature is “Ziang”. The postscript was written by Qiao Shanren (Li Ti), a member of the Yuan Dynasty, Gao Qi of the Ming Dynasty, and Wang Duo and Cao Rong of the Qing Dynasty. The former King Duo of Geshui “Shuzi May” is another topic
Zhao Mengfu is a famous calligrapher and painter of the Yuan Dynasty. He not only created a new style of painting, but also became the first person in the Yuan Dynasty. As the famous calligrapher of the Yuan Dynasty, Xian Yushu commented, “Zi Ang Zhuan, Li, Zhen, Xing, and Ding Cao are the first in the world.” Zhao’s calligraphic style is called “Zhao Ti” by later generations. Zhao Mengfu also learned from a wide range of subjects. In his early years, he followed Zhao Gou and Huang Tingjian, followed by Zhong You and the Second King from Zhi Yong, and followed Li Yong in his later years. He tried to imitate the ancient method and was very skilled in writing. He was particularly fascinated by the two kings. Yuan Yuji pointed out in the “Ancient Record of Daoyuan Studies” that “regular script is deeply rooted in the” Luoshen Fu “and won its title; the running script is the” Preface to the Holy Religion “and entered its room; as for cursive script, it is full of the” Seventeen Postscript “and changed its shape.” Zhao Mengfu’s calligraphy achievements are highlighted in regular script and running script, creating a new style of beauty, which has a great impact on the people of the Yuan Dynasty and later generations
This volume of “Luoshen Fu” is the representative work of Zhao’s running script. The knots and stipplings in both regular script and regular script in the line were deeply impressed by the two kings, especially the charm of Wang Xianzhi’s “Fu of God of Luo”, that is, the elegant and free style. Such as the correct and symmetrical structure, the graceful and unrestrained character posture, the mellow and smart pen, the dense and sparse layout, etc; At the same time, it also presents its own pursuit, such as plump stippling, light and nimble brushwork, restrained movement in elegance, and up-and-down momentum in beauty, all of which show his artistic characteristics of learning from others and becoming an integral whole. Therefore, the postscript of the later writers commented on this volume, Li Ti said: “The Great Commander is good at writing Luoshen Fu. There are several copies in the world, but it’s hard to find them all. There is no illegal one in this Songxue Book. Those who write it with the fat copy of the Orchid Pavilion can buy the king and win the sheep.” Gao Qiyun said: “The public official of Zhao Wei wrote Luoshen Fu in cursive style. Although the method goes in and out of Wang’s father and son, but the four strokes of his own accord, it is not interesting. So his body is elegant, and it is really like to see a feisty dragon in the smoke.”
This volume has 37 seals, See Bian Yongyu’s “Collection of Paintings and Calligraphy in Shigutang” and “Collection of Treasures in Shiqu” in the Qing Dynasty