Wang Xianzhi's "Bride's Dihuang Tang Tie" Tang Dynasty Copy, 25.3cm long x 24.0cm wide
Collection of the Taito District Calligraphy Museum, Tokyo, Japan
【Explanation】The bride took Rehmannia glutinosa decoction and her symptoms seemed to be reduced. Sleeping and eating are not yet good, and worries are lingering in my heart. What you have discussed before must be considered. Xie Sheng has not returned, but (why) you. Advance and retreat are incomprehensible, so I should write and ask.
"Rehmannia glutinosa decoction" is the name of a Chinese medicine. This is a piece of writing that talks about this medicine, which is the same as Wang Xianzhi's "Yatou Wan Tie". Wang Xianzhi's original calligraphy has not been passed down to this day. Several types of ink writing have been handed down as models. One of them is this Tang copy of "Dihuang Tangtie". The whole writing style is flexible, calm and solemn, and written in one go.
Part of Wang Xianzhi's "Bride's Dihuang Decoction"
This post is a very standard writing work. His brushwork is both square and round, and the short strokes are often round and curved, looking forward to the sentimental and uplifting gestures, which conveys the meaning of the brushstrokes. The brushwork gradually changes from restrained to outward, and the body posture gradually changes from round and plump to unbridled and free, which is quite intriguing. This is a proof that Xian is not constrained by the tightness of his father's brushwork and achieves a graceful posture. Its composition is natural and elegant. Its structure is mainly square, giving people a sense of dignity. There are many changes in rhythm throughout this post. The first line starts with an independent and concise running script. When I first start writing, the speed is slow and slightly reserved. After the word "service", the writing becomes more and more indulgent, and in the second line, the writing becomes more and more indulgent. Already very free and easy, draw long strokes with many strokes, and then let go of the stroke after gaining momentum, such as the vertical hook of the word "Mian", the long stroke of the word "Shi", the third and fourth strokes of the word "Shang", and the first stroke of the word "worry" The horizontal and horizontal hooks, and the long and horizontal characters of "Qian, Suo" all have this characteristic.
The first three characters of the last line are all about starting and ending the pen. The "book question" gradually tightens and ends abruptly with the word "ye". "Rehmannia Soup Tie" is meticulous in stippling and meticulous in technique and movement. Although it is written in running script, the characters are steady and regular. The calligraphy of this post is more regular than that of the "Mid-Autumn Post". The overall appearance is even, round, beautiful, smooth and pioneering. It dares to express one's mind and pursue nature. It is a representative work in Daling Dharma Book.
