Zheng Xie(1693-1765),also called Zheng Kerou and Zheng Banqiao,was from Xinghua,Jiangsu Province.He was one of the Eight Eccentrics of Yangzhou.His paintings,poetry and calligraphy have been called the "three incomparables".In painting,his best line was orchids and bamboo; in calligraphy,he was noted for his long vertical left-falling strokes in cursive style.
  郑燮,字克柔,号板桥,江苏兴化人。他的书、画、诗世称“三绝”。擅写
兰竹,以草书中竖长撇法运笔,体貌疏朗,风格劲峭,为“扬州八怪”之一。
 
Bamboo & Orchid Orchid & Rock
兰竹 兰石图
Reproduced on rice paper,
with silk mounting
Reproduced on rice paper,
with silk mounting
Vertical plate 52 X 103cm Vertical scroll 84 X 35cm
Orchid in Chinese Ink Orchid
墨兰 兰花
Reproduced on rice paper,
with silk mounting
Reproduced on rice paper,
with silk mounting
Vertical scroll 51 X 90cm Horizontal scroll 37 X 21cm

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