Chen Xianzhang’s cursive scroll of prawns

[Chen Xianzhang’s cursive script on the big head shrimp saying axis]

The big head shrimp saying axis, Ming Dynasty, Chen Xianzhang’s book, paper, cursive script, 158.5 cm vertically and 69.9 cm horizontally
Explanatory notes on the axis of “The Big Head Shrimp Saying”
The signature: “Hongzhi Wushen looks forward to the autumn and August, and Shi Weng Liji writes on the Jade Tower in Baisha.” The seal under the signature: “Shi Zhai”. No identification seal
The article “The Big Head Shrimp” was written by Chen Xianzhang, and was written by the author in the autumn and August of Wushen (the first year of Hongzhi, 1488) in the Ming Dynasty. The author was 61 years old. This is his work in his later years
This article uses the country slang “big head shrimp” to explain the philosophy of life, with a novel idea
The pen used in this book is a straw pen, which is rarely used by calligraphers. This kind of brush has no sharp edge and is bald, and its hair is hard and easy to dry. Therefore, the calligraphy is unique. The strokes of this painting have a strong setback force and are split at the end, forming a lot of flying white strokes. The ink color of the handwriting is dry, the thickness is varied, and the pen is fast and unrestrained, and the continuous pen is rare. It shows the charm of quiet in movement and ingenious in clumsiness. The style of writing is unique.