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Calligraphy in the Style of Stone Drums

Wu Changshuo Chinese
20th century
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Artwork Details

Object Information
  • 清 吳昌碩 石鼓七言 聯
  • Title: Calligraphy in the Style of Stone Drums
  • Artist: Wu Changshuo (Chinese, 1844–1927)
  • Date: 20th century
  • Culture: China
  • Medium: Pair of hanging scrolls; ink on paper
  • Dimensions: Image (each scroll): 57 13/16 x 10 1/8 in. (146.8 x 25.7 cm)
    Overall (each scroll): 68 1/2 x 12 11/16 in. (174 x 32.2 cm)
    Overall with knobs (each scroll): 68 1/2 x 15 in. (174 x 38.1 cm)
  • Classification: Calligraphy
  • Credit Line: Bequest of John M. Crawford Jr., 1988
  • Object Number: 1989.363.205a, b
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art
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