明 文嘉 行書致姚淛札 冊頁|Letter to Yao Zhi
Medium
Album leaf; ink on paper
Dimensions
8 1/2 x 15 1/4 in. (21.6 x 38.7 cm)
Classification
Calligraphy
Culture & Period
China · Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
Department
Asian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Bequest of John M. Crawford Jr., 1988
Accession Number
1989.363.72
About the Artist
Wen Jia · 1501–1583
Chinese painter, calligrapher, poet and connoisseur who was a third generation member of the Wu School. His early works illustrate a strong influence from his father Wen Zhengming, and embody the literati ideal of pingdan (plainness). His work developed over time to reflect stylistic elements from the masters of the Yuan period (1279-1368).Wen Jia was also a highly regarding connoissuer who autent...