{"product_id":"fragment-of-a-manuscript-wang-zhideng","title":"Fragment of a Manuscript - Wang Zhideng","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fine art print of a Ming Dynasty manuscript fragment by the scholar-calligrapher Wang Zhideng, featuring fluid running script on paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece displays the refined calligraphic hand of Wang Zhideng, a scholar-official and poet active during the Ming Dynasty. Wang was a central figure in the literary circles of Suzhou, known for his mastery of the running script style. This manuscript fragment demonstrates the fluidity and rhythmic control characteristic of his work. The characters are arranged in vertical columns, maintaining a balance between the density of the ink and the negative space of the paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brushwork exhibits a controlled variation in pressure, creating a sense of movement within each stroke. The ink tones remain consistent, providing a clear legibility that reflects the scholarly tradition of the period. Such manuscripts were often produced as personal correspondence or literary drafts, intended for an audience of peers who appreciated the aesthetic quality of the writing as much as the content itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral red seals are visible, indicating the provenance and the ownership history of the document. These marks are common in traditional Chinese scrolls and manuscripts, documenting the passage of the work through various collections over the centuries. The paper itself shows the subtle texture of traditional handmade material, which has aged to a warm, neutral tone. This print captures the precise details of the original ink application, offering a view into the disciplined practice of Ming-era literati. The composition is structured by faint vertical guidelines, which assist in maintaining the alignment of the characters while allowing for the natural variation of the calligrapher's hand. This work is a representative example of the high level of technical skill expected of the educated elite in sixteenth-century China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/thousand-character-classic-zhan-jingfeng\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThousand Character Classic - Zhan Jingfeng — Zhan Jingfeng\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/swallow-and-lotus-fachang-muqi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSwallow and Lotus - Fachang Muqi — Fachang Muqi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Wang Zhideng","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58981756600655,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58981831999823,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58981832032591,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58981832065359,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58981832098127,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58981832130895,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58981832163663,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58981832196431,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58981832229199,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58981832261967,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58981832294735,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58981832327503,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Fragment-of-a-Manuscript_Poster_CompositorV1_1790901740178.jpg?v=1790902146","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/fragment-of-a-manuscript-wang-zhideng","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}