Deng Shi Ru · A calligraphy piece on ‘Zi Di Zhi’ (Rules of Obedience for the Juniors)

朝代：清（公元1644年-公元1911年）

名称：邓石如节录篆书弟子职

作者：邓石如（公元1743年-公元1805年）

简介：

书体：篆书

Dynasty: Qing (1644 – 1911)

Calligrapher: Deng Shi Ru (1743 – 1805)

Overview: Deng Shi Ru was the multi-feathered icon of the Qing Dynasty for his unsurpassed command of calligraphy, epigraphy and literature. His well-learned knowledge and skills earned him the reputation of being one of the greatest scholars of that era. The typical calligraphy patterns found in ‘Zi Di Zhi’ are classified as ‘Zhuan Shu’. He wrote it a year prior to his death, at the age of 62. Scholars deem it the most mature work by Deng, in terms of calligraphy strokes, penmanship, width and thinning, angle and fixation. This masterpiece echoes he had reached the peak and therefore it is believed to be the most satisfying work by Deng himself.  

Calligraphy Style: Zhuan Shu