Calligraphy Couplet
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Calligraphy Couplet

TitleCalligraphy Couplet
ArtistLiang Qichao (Chinese, 1873–1929)
Dateafter 1911 20th century
MediumPair of hanging scrolls; ink on paper
ClassificationCalligraphy
OriginChina, Republican period (1912-49) China
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineCalligraphy Couplet (對聯書法), after 1911. Liang Qichao (Chinese, 1873–1929). Pair of hanging scrolls; ink on paper; each: 128 x 30 cm (50 3/8 x 11 13/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase Fund, 2023.162
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Calligraphy Couplet” is a work by Liang Qichao (Chinese, 1873–1929), dated after 1911. It is executed in pair of hanging scrolls; ink on paper and classified as calligraphy. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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