five large, bold characters; two red seals at left edge above bottom character

Peaceful Words, second half 17th century

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Setsuzan employs two formal elements of calligraphic composition—varied spacing between the characters, and heavy brushwork—to express a bold rhythm;.

廉字福已大
With peaceful words, good fortune is already great
(Trans. Stephen Addiss)

Details
Title
Peaceful Words
Artist Life
1636 - 1697
Role
Calligrapher
Accession Number
2013.63.9
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five large, bold characters; two red seals at left edge above bottom character