Calligraphy after Sun Guoting’s (ca. 646–ca. 691) Essay on Calligraphy (Shupu); Painting of plum blossoms after Lin Bu’s (967–1028) poem

Li Jian Chinese
Undated
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 216
On loan to The Met
This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • 現代 李健 草書節臨孫過庭書譜,疏影暗香圖 扇頁二幅
  • Title: Calligraphy after Sun Guoting’s (ca. 646–ca. 691) Essay on Calligraphy (Shupu); Painting of plum blossoms after Lin Bu’s (967–1028) poem
  • Artist: Li Jian (1881/1882–1956)
  • Date: Undated
  • Culture: China
  • Medium: Two folding fans mounted on an album leaf; ink on paper and ink and light color on paper
  • Dimensions: Overall with mounting (closed): 13 3/8 × 25 1/4 in. (34 × 64.1 cm)
    Overall with mounting (open): 26 11/16 × 25 1/4 in. (67.8 × 64.1 cm)
  • Classification: Paintings
  • Credit Line: Lent by Constance and Wen Fong Collection
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art