Wen Zheng Ming · Xi Yuan Shi (The Western Garden)

朝代：明（公元1368年-公元1644年）

名称：西苑诗

作者：文征明（公元1470年-公元1559年）

简介：

《西苑诗》是文征明五十六岁在京任翰林院侍诏时所作，内容描述宫城西以太液池为中心的御苑景色。文征明书写此卷时应已八十五岁，为其晚年佳作之一。书法温润秀劲，稳重老成，法度谨严而意态生动。以为王书为根基，博众诸家，使转纵横布白完美，骨气沉稳，婉转流丽，丰妍柔媚，潇洒风流。

书体：行书

Dynasty: Ming (1368 – 1644)

Calligrapher: Wen Zheng Ming (1470 – 1559)

Overview: ‘Xi Yuan Shi’ was first produced by Wen Zheng Ming at the age of 56 as a liaison officer of Cultural Department. The poem portrays the scenic beauty revolving around a lake of the Western Garden within the palace vicinity. He compiled a complete ‘Xi Yuan Shi’ at the age of 85, marking a masterpiece of his later life. With a good-natured and well-knit calligraphy style, Wen’s works are synonymous with all the traits you would expect from a highly experienced calligrapher. Based on the ‘Wang Shu’ foundation, Wen’s calligraphy earns the respect from scholars of different schools of thought where his works are a reflection of his suave and self-assured personality, so elegant and persuasive, yet possess hints of gentleness.   

Calligraphy Style: Xing Shu