Wu Wei Tai Chi Chart Axis

[Wu Wei’s Taiji Map Axis]

The Taiji Map axis, painted by Wu Wei in the Ming Dynasty, printed on silk, colored, 138.6 cm vertically and 81 cm horizontally
The work depicts a fairy under an ancient tree with a smiling face and a scroll of Tai Chi in hand. The expression and posture of the characters are full of fun. It is painted with splash-ink method. The strokes are fast and smooth, and the ink is dripping
Wu Wei’s ink freehand characters inherit Liang Kai’s legacies. Wu Wei has a strong personality and is famous for his wild personality. He would rather roam the Jianghu than be confined by the etiquette. His works also show his cynical and arrogant character
The painter in the lower left corner of the picture said: “Xiao Xian.” The seal below is “Xiao Xian Wu Wei” Zhu Wenyin. This picture was once collected by Yan Song. It is recorded in Wen Jia’s “Records of Sealed Book Hall Calligraphy and Painting”