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Su Shi's last words: Melancholy in every way

2024-08-12

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In the first year of Jianzhong Jingguo, that is, 1101 AD,

April 28th of that year

After Su Shi arrived in Jinling

Wrote a letter to my old friend Du Mengjian

After eight years, old friends met again on the river

Feeling "Looking up to the world, feeling sad"

One day three months later

Su Shi passed away

This letter later became Su Shi's

The last existing work


Su Shi's "Encounter Letter" (also known as "Jiangshang Letter")

Specifications: 30.3cm×30.5cm

Collection of the National Palace Museum, Taipei


【Explanation】: Shih-shih wrote to the river, we have met for eight years, and I admire you. I am deeply moved by your kindness, and I will write to you carefully. Your life is good, and I hope your brother and son will be healthy and happy. I will not say anything unless I meet you. Shih-shih pays homage to His Excellency the County Magistrate on April 28th.

"Tie on the River" is written with vigorous brushstrokes, thick ink, exquisitely formed characters, and natural and harmonious composition, showing a strong artistic appeal. However, the handwriting of this letter is trembling at times, revealing a state of old age, which is exactly the state of his old age and illness, adding to its emotional impact and charm.




The vigorous brushwork of "Jiang Shang Tie"

The ink is thick and the characters are exquisite

Natural and harmonious composition

Wu Zhengzhong of the Song Dynasty wrote a postscript to this letter

"The brushstrokes are tilted, but the spirit is overflowing"

But looking at the strength of this post

Sometimes tremors

Already showing signs of old age

But it is this old sickness

It shows its emotional impact and charm.

"Jiang Shang Tie" high-definition single character














































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