Calligraphy

1983

Length:46.7 x Width:91 (cm)

Accession Number：20170300046

Wang Ching-Chih (1916-2002, Shenyang) earned his degree in Chinese literature from Fu Jen Catholic University in Beiping. He later taught at Puli High School, served as an editor for the Central Motion Picture Corporation, and held faculty positions at National Taiwan Academy of Arts (now National Taiwan University of Arts) and Tunghai University. He also served as a National Assembly representative and was a professor, department chair, and graduate institute director at Fu Jen Catholic University. A literary figure, playwright, painter, and renowned calligrapher, Wang was trained by his father and later studied under master calligraphers Ch’i Kung (1912-2005) and Shen Yinmo (1883-1971). He favored the tradition of tieh (model-book) study, especially that of Wang Hsi-chih and Wang Hsien-chih, and his collected writings on calligraphy, Wang Ching-Chih on Calligraphy, remains a key contribution to this tradition.
In this work, Wang renders the poem At Hengpo Pavilion, for the Commander of Qingkou by Yuan Hao-Wen (1190-1257) in flowing semi-cursive script. The poem conveys the poet’s impassioned longing to reclaim lost territories, full of sweeping imagery and patriotic vigor. Wang’s brushwork captures this grandeur with bold, vigorous strokes and occasional fei bai (dry-brush effects). The characters are structured with clarity and speed, balancing flair with discipline. The overall composition radiates confidence and elegance.
Transcription: “A lone pavilion pierces the sky where torrents fly. Its spirit surpasses Yuan-lung’s towering halls. Ten thousand miles of waves meet the Eastern Sea. A thousand years of heroes echo from these hills. Sparse stars and pale moon drift over water-creatures by night. Ancient trees and autumn frost greet the geese overhead. I raise a sword and sing with a cup of wine. Beyond the floating clouds to the northwest lies the Divine Land.” The inscription at the end reads: “Written at Shuangmao Studio, Taiwan, Mid-Autumn 1983 (Year of the Water Pig). Wang Ching-Chih.” Two seals follow: “Wang” and “Da-an.”