Chinese calligraphy : an introduction to its aesthetic and technique : with 6 plates and 155 text illustratons

FIG. 22.—SOME CHARACTERS FROM AN ESSAY

By Chao Chih-Ch‘ien (#8 2 #f), a statesman, calligrapher, painter and seal-en-

graver of Ch‘ing. The design of his characters has peculiar charm and his strokes are very graceful. We consider, however, that his work shows feminine characteristics, and though undoubtedly good, is not so fine as the powerful work of Téng Shih-Yii

(Collection of Chiang Ta-Ch‘uan, Kiu-Kiang) [56]