Calligrapher Collection

Signwriters at work
A wonderful photograph by Heinz Zinram showing a master signwriter at work, with his younger collegue (or apprentice) behind. A study in concentration, accuracy and exactitude in the craftsmans art

Portrait of Bahadur Shah II (1775-1862)
DND184176 Portrait of Bahadur Shah II (1775-1862) by Indian School; Private Collection; (add.info.: last Mughal Emperor of India; exiled after Indian Mutiny to Burma by English;); Dinodia

Portrait of Bahadur Shah II (1775-1862)
DND184178 Portrait of Bahadur Shah II (1775-1862) by Indian School; Private Collection; (add.info.: last Mughal Emperor of India; exiled after Indian Mutiny to Burma by English;); Dinodia

Portrait of Yun Dongseom (1710-1795), ca. 1790-1805. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Yun Dongseom (1710-1795), ca. 1790-1805. Joseon dynasty (1392-1910)

Vietnam, Hanoi, Temple of Literature, Calligrapher

Kobo Daishi (Kukai) as a Boy (Chigo Daishi), 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Kobo Daishi (Kukai) as a Boy (Chigo Daishi), 15th century

Hanamurasaki of the Kadotamaya, from the series Six Flowery Immortals... c. 1794/95. Creator: Hosoda Eishi
Hanamurasaki of the Kadotamaya, from the series Six Flowery Immortals of the Pleasure Quarters (Seiro bijin rokkasen), c. 1794/95

A Woman's Poetry Party, c. 1793. Creator: Hosoda Eishi
A Woman's Poetry Party, c. 1793. In the alcove at top right are hanging scroll paintings depicting ancient poets: Kakinomoto no Hitomaro, Yamabe no Akihito and Sotori

The Courtesans of the Chojiya on Display in the Daytime (Chojiya hirumise), c. 1796 / 98
The Courtesans of the Chojiya on Display in the Daytime (Chojiya hirumise), c. 1796/98

Sei Shonagon, from the illustrated book "Collection of Pictures of Beauties", c
Sei Shonagon, from the illustrated book " Collection of Pictures of Beauties (Bijin e-zukushi)", c. 1683

Writing on a Fan, 1765. Creator: Ishikawa Toyonobu
Writing on a Fan, 1765

Ono no Tofu Watching a Leaping Frog, Japan, early 1760s. Creator: Kitao Shigemasa
Ono no Tofu Watching a Leaping Frog, Japan, early 1760s

Lin Hejing Feeding a Crane in a Plum Grove, China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1908

Parody of Palace Attendants Burning Maple Leaves to Heat Sake from " The Tale of Heike", c. 1750

The Crossing of the Tanabata Boat (Tanabata no towataru fune), c. 1715

Man in Thatched Hut Viewing the Moon, c. 1740s. Creator: Nishimura Shigenaga
Man in Thatched Hut Viewing the Moon, c. 1740s

Child Attendants: A Set of Three (Kamuro sanpukutsui), c. 1744 / 51
Child Attendants: A Set of Three (Kamuro sanpukutsui), c. 1744/51

Tachibana no Hayanari preparing to make the first writing of the New Year, 1823

Ono no Tofu, from the series "A Gathering of the Elders of Poetry
Ono no Tofu, from the series " A Gathering of the Elders of Poetry (Shoshikai bantsuzuki)", c. 1820

The actor Ichikawa Danjuro VII and woman watching boy write first calligraphy of the New Year, 1831
The actor Ichikawa Danjuro VII and a woman watching boy write first calligraphy of the New Year, 1831

The Transmission Scene (Denjuba), from the series " Sugawaras Secrets (Sugawara denju)", c. 1830/44

The Fourth Month (Shi gatsu), from the series "Fashionable Twelve Months... c.1793
The Fourth Month (Shi gatsu), from the series " Fashionable Twelve Months (Furyu junikagetsu)", c. 1793

The Second Month (Ni gatsu), from the series "Fashionable Twelve Months
The Second Month (Ni gatsu), from the series " Fashionable Twelve Months (Furyu junikagetsu)", c. 1793

Woman About to Write a Poem, c. 1824. Creator: Gakutei
Woman About to Write a Poem, c. 1824

Lin Hejing (Rin Nasei) with Crane, 19th century. Creator: Gakutei
Lin Hejing (Rin Nasei) with Crane, 19th century

Qin Ming (Shinmei), c. 1828. Creator: Gakutei
Qin Ming (Shinmei), c. 1828

Chinese Poetry, from the series "Three Classical Arts for the Sugawara Circle
Chinese Poetry, from the series " Three Classical Arts for the Sugawara Circle (Sugawara sanseki)", early 1820s

Miyato of the Kadotamaya, from the series "Models for Fashion: New Designs as Fresh
Miyato of the Kadotamaya, from the series " Models for Fashion: New Designs as Fresh as Young Leaves (Hinagata wakana no hatsu moyo)", c. 1777

A Votive Picture to Be Donated to the Kannon of Asakusa... ca. 1800
A Votive Picture to Be Donated to the Kannon of Asakusa (Asakusa Kannon ho kakegaku no zu), by Takigawa of the Ogiya, Kamuro Menami and Onami, with Tomikawa, Kumegawa, Tamagawa, Tsugawa, Utagawa

Young Woman Writing Calligraphy, 1793 (Year of the Goat). Creator: Kubo Shunman
Young Woman Writing Calligraphy, 1793 (Year of the Goat)

The Calligrapher, late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Hokusai
The Calligrapher, late 18th-early 19th century

The Student Chang Bidding Farewell to his lover Ying Ying at the Rest Pavilion
CH105919 The Student Chang Bidding Farewell to his lover Ying Ying at the Rest Pavilion, detail of an illustration of Xi Xiang Ji (Romance of the Western Chamber) (ink and colour on silk)

Portrait of Wen Zhengming, late Ming-early Qing dynasty
2969636 Portrait of Wen Zhengming, late Ming-early Qing dynasty, 17th century (album leaf with ink & light colour on silk) by Chinese School (17th century)

A Chinese Calligraphy Shop, from an account of the Dutch Embassy in China, engraved by A
STC221844 A Chinese Calligraphy Shop, from an account of the Dutch Embassy in China, engraved by A. Maisonneuve, c.1670s (engraving) by Humblot

Posture of the hand and the penknife, engraved by Aubin
STC312800 Posture of the hand and the penknife, engraved by Aubin, plate from Diderots Encyclopedie (engraving) by Paillasson, Charles (d.1789); Private Collection; (add.info.: Encyclopedie)

Sheep and Goat, Yuan Dynasty, c. 1300 (ink on paper)
694204 Sheep and Goat, Yuan Dynasty, c.1300 (ink on paper) by Chao Meng-Fu or, Zhao Mengfu (1254-1322); 26.8x26.5 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Komurasaki and Hanamurasaki of the Kado Tamaya House, From
FIT111452 Komurasaki and Hanamurasaki of the Kado Tamaya House, From Samples of Calligraphy, 1783-84 (woodblock print) by Masanobu, Kitao (1761-1816); 36.7x51.2 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

The Blue Blouse, Portrait of Elene Zompolides (1880-1958) (oil on canvas)
LMG174471 The Blue Blouse, Portrait of Elene Zompolides (1880-1958) (oil on canvas) by Gilman, Harold (1876-1919); 60.9x45.7 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery) U.K.; (add.info)

Calligrapher (chromolitho)
964248 Calligrapher (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Calligrapher, a miniature from the Boece manuscript, France, 15th century)

Ecrivain japonais (engraving)
3635618 Ecrivain japonais (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ecrivain japonais. Illustration for Les Races Humaines by Louis Figuier (Hachette, 1872)

Colophon of the Visigothic-Mozarabic Bible of St. Isidore s
485224 Colophon of the Visigothic-Mozarabic Bible of St. Isidore s, with portraits of the two miniaturists, Florencio and Sancho, fol.514r. A.D

Art of writing, plate from Diderots Encyclopedie (engraving)
STC312696 Art of writing, plate from Diderots Encyclopedie (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Encyclopedie, ou dictionnaire raisonne des sciences)

Art of writing, plate from Diderots Encyclopedie (engraving)
STC312693 Art of writing, plate from Diderots Encyclopedie (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Encyclopedie, ou dictionnaire raisonne des sciences)

Landscape in the style of Huang Gongwang, hanging scroll, 1638 (ink on paper)
3956016 Landscape in the style of Huang Gongwang, hanging scroll, 1638 (ink on paper) by Wang Shimin (1592-1680); 59.6 x 33.7 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT

Lieven Willemsz van Coppenol (oil on oak)
3928796 Lieven Willemsz van Coppenol (oil on oak) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 36.5 x 28.9 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Portrait of Lieven Willemsz van Coppenol, Writing Master (the larger plate), 1658

Lieven Willemsz van Coppenol with his Grandson, ca. 1658

Russians and a Chinese Inscribing a Fan, 12th month, 1860. Creator: Utagawa Hiroshige II
Russians and a Chinese Inscribing a Fan, 12th month, 1860

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"Signwriters at work, capturing the beauty of words and strokes" Step into the world of calligraphers as they meticulously craft their art. From ancient portraits to modern-day temples, these skilled artists bring life to letters and symbols. In a captivating portrait from the late 18th century, Yun Dongseom's talent shines through. The unknown creator beautifully captures his essence, showcasing his mastery of calligraphy that has stood the test of time. Traveling to Vietnam's Hanoi Temple of Literature, we find ourselves in awe of the calligrapher's skill on display. Each stroke tells a story, each character holds meaning - a testament to their dedication and reverence for this ancient art form. Venturing back in time to 15th-century Japan, Kobo Daishi (Kukai) is depicted as a young boy immersed in calligraphy. Created by an unknown artist, this piece showcases how even at such a tender age, greatness can be glimpsed within an aspiring calligrapher. Moving forward in history brings us to Hosoda Eishi's enchanting artwork. Hanamurasaki captivates with her grace and elegance as one of the Six Flowery Immortals. . A true embodiment of beauty brought forth by skilled hands wielding brushes filled with ink. The world opens up further with Eishi's depiction of A Woman's Poetry Party. Calligraphy becomes not only an art but also a means for expression and connection among women who gather together to share their thoughts through verse. Stepping into daylight reveals another side of courtesans' lives captured by Eishi - The Courtesans of Chojiya on Display in the Daytime. Even amidst societal constraints, these women find solace in writing poetry or perhaps practicing their own delicate hand at brushwork during quieter moments. Sei Shonagon graces our presence from an illustrated book titled "Collection Of Pictures Of Beauties.