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 work is a calligraphic piece featuring characters in seal script style, rendered in black ink on light-toned paper.
About this work
Overview
This work is a calligraphic piece featuring characters in seal script style, rendered in black ink on light-toned paper.
Technique & Style
The characters, arranged in rows within red-bordered squares, showcase varying stroke widths and speeds. The seal script style is characterized by abstract, stamp-like characters that convey dense meaning.
Subject & Meaning
The calligraphy is titled 'On Happiness,' suggesting that the characters convey reflections or musings on the concept of happiness.
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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