CA 1632 CHONGZHEN EMPEROR CALLIGRAPHY SCROLL

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Artist(s): The Chongzhen Emperor (1611-1644) Written in bold running script, the calligraphy reads: ?Within the breast resides the spirit of mountains and rivers; beneath the brush there is no trace of petty manner.? The vigorous brushwork and expansive composition exemplify Chongzhen?s distinctive calligraphic style, combining the elegance of literati tradition with the commanding presence of a prominent Emperor. Ink on paper, Yisebiao mount, Vertical Axis Hanging Scroll Dimensions (Painting View/Sight): 140cm H x 68cm W Dated: In The RenShen year (1632) Signed/Seal(s): Two Seals, signed PROVENANCE: Acquired from a prominent collector, representing an important private collections. The collections presented and offered up to auctions from Lot 25 through Lot 136; and additional related documents and or manuscripts from Lot 137 to Lot 228. Wei Tao-Ming (Wei Daoming), (October 28, 1899 - May 18, 1978) was a prominent Chinese diplomat, statesman, and senior official of the Republic of China. Born in Jiangxi Province, he studied law in the United States and became active in the Nationalist government under Chiang Kai-shek. During the Second World War, Wei served as the Republic of China's Ambassador to the United States from 1942 to 1946, playing an important role in strengthening Sino-American relations during the Allied war effort. He later held several key government positions, including Governor of Taiwan Province (1947-1949), Ambassador to Japan, and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China from 1966 to 1971. Wei remained an influential figure in Chinese diplomacy throughout the mid-twentieth century and was closely involved in the Republic of China's international affairs during a period of major political transition in East Asia. ARTIST BIO: The Chongzhen Emperor (1611-1644), personal name Zhu Youjian, was the sixteenth and final emperor of the Ming dynasty. Ascending the throne in 1627 amid severe political factionalism, financial difficulties, peasant uprisings, and increasing Manchu pressure along the northern frontier, he undertook efforts to restore imperial authority and reform government administration. Despite his diligence and personal frugality, the empire continued to weaken under mounting internal and external crises.In 1644, rebel forces led by Li Zicheng captured Beijing, bringing an end to nearly three centuries of Ming rule. Facing the collapse of the dynasty, the Chongzhen Emperor reportedly committed suicide on Coal Hill behind the Forbidden City, becoming a symbol of loyalty and tragic devotion to the fallen dynasty.The image and legacy of the Chongzhen Emperor occupied an important place in later Chinese art and literature. Painters, calligraphers, and scholars of the Qing and Republican periods frequently invoked his memory as a representation of dynastic loyalty, moral responsibility, and the sorrow associated with the fall of the Ming dynasty. Calligraphic works, portraits, and historical paintings relating to the emperor often carry strong political and cultural significance, reflecting enduring sentiments toward the final sovereign of the Ming house.

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