Xue Fen

Xue Fen's piece is a nice example of kai (regular) script. The characters are done with a wet brush producing the heavy, dark strokes. They also have a slightly squat quality that makes them look a little like clerical script. The overall effect is a solid, dramatic impact.

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Creator.Personal Name: Xue Fen.
Creator.Role: calligrapher.
Title: [Phrase]
Description: hanging scroll; ink on paper (clerical script); inscribed: March 9, 2003, and signed by the artist; three artist's seals.
Date.Created: 2003
Type: Calligraphy--Chinese--2003.
Type: Scroll (Visual work)--Chinese.
Style.Period: Contemporary.
Culture: Chinese.
Material.Medium: ink.
Material.Support: paper.
Measurements: 27 x 54 in.
Location.Current Repository: private collection, C. J. Campbell (Chicago, Ill.)
Rights: C. J. Campbell.
Record Type: work.

Translation:
Nature's glory is a heavenly treasure.

物 華 天 寶
Chinese Calligraphy