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Calligraphy Painting People’s Republic of China (c. 1950) Yu Youren (Chinese, 1879-1964) Woo…
Scroll Painting
Calligraphy Painting People’s Republic of China (c. 1950) Yu Youren (Chinese, 1879-1964) Woo…
Calligraphy Painting People’s Republic of China (c. 1950) Yu Youren (Chinese, 1879-1964) Wood, silk, ink on paper Gift of Ms. Julia Chang Wan 2013.14.1.1

Scroll Painting

ClassificationsPaintings-scrolls
Artist Yu Youren (Chinese, 1879 - 1964)
Date1950
Made AtHong Kong, China, Asia
MediumWood, silk, ink on paper
Dimensions66 3/8 × 14 3/4 in. (168.6 × 37.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of Ms. Julia Chang Wan
Object number2013.14.1.1
DescriptionYu Youren was a renowned artist, scholar, and political activist best known for using an ancient style of cursive calligraphy. Together, this painting and its pair read, “Only with high aspirations can one discover the truth of all things,” and, “Only with a peaceful mind can one find the essence of nature.”
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