Zhao Mengfu’s cursive script with thousands of characters

[Zhao Mengfu’s cursive script with thousands of characters]

The cursive script with thousands of characters, Yuan Dynasty, Zhao Mengfu’s script, paper version, hand scroll, 24.1 cm in length, 240.6 cm in width, and 103 lines in cursive script

Interpretation (omitted)

Paragraph “Zi Ang”. Seal “Zhao Ziang” and “Song Xuezhai”. There are “Zhao”, “Da Ya” and “Song Xue Zhai Book Seal” on the front and back of the volume. The tail paper willow runs through the long script of cursive script. The seal of the collection includes the seals of Anqi, Zaiquan and Wanyan Jingxian
In his life, Zhao Mengfu wrote “Thousand Characters” in various calligraphic styles for many times, and more than one cursive work has survived. By contrast, this painting is crisp and tough, and its skill is skillful. However, the stippling is slightly monotonous, and there are many hard and steep strokes. The knot characters are also less empty and soft, and there are more Zhangcao postures. An Qi of the Qing Dynasty commented: “This book is mellow, with a sharp turning point and a cursive composition. Although it is very different from what we have seen in the past, it is a change of writing style. The reviewer said that Wen Min has high talent and profound learning, and there is no one who is not divine. This volume is good.”
This volume was once hidden in the Qianlong Palace of the Qing Dynasty. “Moyuan Huiguan”, “Shiqu Treasure Collection”, “Selected Learning Studio Calligraphy and Painting Catalogue” and other records.