Artist: Tan Yankai (1880-1930)
Date: Modern
Dimensions: Height 130.0 cm, Width 31.0 cm
Material: Ink on paper
Tan Yankai (1880-1930), also known by his zi (designated name) Zu'an and hao (literary name) Wuwei, was a native of Chaling in Hunan, but was born in Hangzhou in Zhejiang. A modern politician and calligrapher, he was celebrated alongside Chen Sanli and Tan Sitong as one of the "Three Gentlemen of Huxiang". His calligraphy was deeply influenced by Yan Zhenqing, with additional references to the styles of Liu Yong and Weng Tonghe. This scroll showcases his steady and fluid brushwork, exuding a sense of fullness and dignified elegance.
