QI Gong
(China 1912–2005)
- Title
- Poem in running script
- Place of origin
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China
- Year
- 1992
- Media category
- Calligraphy
- Materials used
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
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96.0 x 45.0cm
- Credit
- Gift of Dr. James Hayes 2011
- Accession number
- 221.2011
- Location
- Not on display
- Further information
QI Gong, a renowned calligrapher, painter, connoisseur and sinologist, was born into a Manchu family in Beijing. He was a descendant of the Qing dynasty Yongzheng Emperor through his son Hongzhou. Despite being an acclaimed professor, QI Gong was more famous as a calligrapher. He has written a large number of calligraphic pieces that can be seen on a host of landmark buildings, at scenic spots around China, and on many book covers alongside the book titles. This poem was written by him.
Asian Art Department, AGNSW, June 2011
