Artwork
On Happiness, Calligraphy in Seal Script Style (zhuanshu)
On Happiness, Calligraphy in Seal Script Style (zhuanshu) is an unspecified painting by Unknown. It dates from 1871 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. This painting is a calligraphic work featuring 30 Chinese characters in a grid arrangement.
About this work
Overview
This painting is a calligraphic work featuring 30 Chinese characters in a grid arrangement.
Technique & Style
The characters are written in seal script style with a brush, exhibiting varying line widths and textures. A red grid separates the characters, which are set against a light beige background.
Subject & Meaning
The title 'On Happiness' suggests the characters convey a message or theme related to happiness, although the specific meaning is not immediately clear from the arrangement or style alone.
Artist & collection
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On Happiness, Calligraphy in Seal Script Style (zhuanshu)
On Happiness, Calligraphy in Seal Script Style (zhuanshu)
On Happiness, Calligraphy in Seal Script Style (zhuanshu)
On Happiness, Calligraphy in Seal Script Style (zhuanshu)
On Happiness, Calligraphy in Seal Script Style (zhuanshu)
On Happiness, Calligraphy in Seal Script Style (zhuanshu)
On Happiness, Calligraphy in Seal Script Style (zhuanshu)
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