Poem on Imperial Gift of an Embroidered Silk: Calligraphy in Running-Standard Script (xingkaishu) 行楷 書
Wen Zhengming 文徵明 vers 1525
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- Artiste
- Wen Zhengming
- Nom en chinois
- 文徵明
- Date
- vers 1525
- Période
- Chine, Suzhou, dynastie des Ming (1368-1644)
- Format
- Rouleau suspendu (立軸)
- Technique
- Hanging scroll; ink on paper
- Dimensions
- calligraphy: 343.5 x 93.3 cm (135 1/4 x 36 3/4 in.); Overall with knobs: 446 x 125 cm (175 9/16 x 49 3/16 in.)
- Collection
- The Cleveland Museum of Art
- Numéro d’inventaire
- 1998.169
- Provenance
- John L. Severance Fund
Ce qu'en dit le musée
A poem by the influential Wen Zhengming from Suzhou in southeastern China expresses Wen’s gratitude to the Jiajing emperor (reigned 1522–67) for a gift of embroidered silk bestowed in appreciation of his commendable service. The elegant, well-composed, and energetically written large characters in deep black ink reflect the handwriting of a distinguished scholar-artist. Works of calligraphy by Wen of this large scale are rare.The poem reads:As I expressed my gratitude to His Majesty by the Goldwater Bridge. This heavenly silk is embroidered with five colors.Resplendent it is, draping over my arm with [designs of] twin dragons.Having received such a gift, I [bowed] in shame over my lack of achievements. Humbly I returned to my rank to observe the grand ceremony.I wish His Majesty shall live on for myriad years,And the sun will always shine upon His trailing robe.
Notice de The Cleveland Museum of Art, fiche de l'œuvre.
Inscriptions et sceaux
The text of the calligraphy, which is also included in Wen Zhengming's literary compilation, can be translated as follows: From the throne, this exquisite silk was bestowed on me, As I expressed my gratitude to His Majesty by the Goldwater Bridge. This heavenly silk is embroidered with five colors. Resplendent it is, draping over my arm with [designs of] twin dragons. Having received such a gift, I [bowed] in shame over my lack of achievements. Humbly I returned to my rank to observe the grand ceremony. I wish His Majesty shall live on for myriad years, And the sun will always shine upon His trailing robe.
Transcription et traduction : The Cleveland Museum of Art