Passage from Tao Qian's "Returning Home", Dong Qichang

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Passage from Tao Qian's 'Returning Home', Ming dynasty (1368–1644), China, Folding fan mounted as an album leaf; ink on gold paper, 6 7/8 x 19 7/8 in. ( x cm), Calligraphy, Dong Qichang (Chinese, 1555–1636), Court politics caused Dong Qichang to retire from office three times during his government career. This fan conveys Dong's eloquent response to political intrigue. Quoting a passage from the recluse-poet Tao Qian's (365-427) Returning Home, Dong's spacious and graceful calligraphy reflects his ability to rise above worldly affairs: Then I catch sight of my cottage, filled with joy I run

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Size: 6970px × 3387px
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