Chinese Painting and Calligraphy:
Zhao Zhiqian's Artworks and the Stele Inscriptions of Northern Wei Dynasty -The 130th Memorial of Beian-
Zhao Zhiqian's Artworks and the Stele Inscriptions of Northern Wei Dynasty -The 130th Memorial of Beian-
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Inscription by Yang Dayan Commemorating the Creation of a Buddhist Statue, China, Stele: Northern Wei dynasty, 6th century (Gift of Mr. Takashima Kikujiro)
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 8
July 29, 2014 (Tue) - September 28, 2014 (Sun)This 12th collaborative exhibition between the Tokyo National Museum and the Taito City Calligraphy Museum will introduce Zhiqian's life and career through his calligraphy, paintings, and seal engravings - all from Japanese collections - as well as through rubbings of the Northern Wei dynasty engravings from which he learned. We invite visitors to enjoy the beauty of Zhiqian's art to the fullest.
Current exhibit includes:
Portrait of Zhao Zhiqian, Age 42, Copied by Nishikawa Yasushi, Dated 1941 (Private collection)
Reeds and Hibiscuses, By Zhao Zhiqian, China, Qing dynasty, 19th century (Private collection)
Inscription by Yang Dayan Commemorating the Creation of a Buddhist Statue (copy), By Zhao Zhiqian, China, Qing dynasty, 19th century (Private collection)
Inscription by Yang Dayan Commemorating the Creation of a Buddhist Statue, China, Stele: Northern Wei dynasty, 6th century (Gift of Mr. Takashima Kikujiro)
Writings from a Book on Astronomy in Clerical Script, By Zhao Zhiqian, China, Qing dynasty, dated 1868 (Private collection)
Poetry of Wu Zhen in Running Script, By Zhao Zhiqian, China, Qing dynasty, 19th century (Private collection)
Inscription by Wei Lingzang Commemorating the Creation of a Buddhist Statue, China, Stele: Northern Wei dynasty, 5th century (Gift of Mr. Imaizumi Yusaku)