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54 - Wang Xu (China, late Qing dynasty-Republic of China, 1857-1933) Wang Xu, a work of calligraphy Wang Xu (courtesy name Juesheng; art names Xingcun and Changyang Jisou) was a native of Laiyang, Shandong province. He obtained his *jinshi* degree during the Guangxu period (1875–1908) of the Qing dynasty and was active as both a government official and a calligrapher from the late Qing through the early years of the Republic of China. His calligraphy was highly prized in Beijing at the time; the saying "Plaques across the city bear Wang Xu"s script, while songs in the streets echo Tan Xinpei"s vocal style" refers specifically to him. Many shop signboards and *duilian* (couplets) were penned by his hand. L: 134cm W: 30.5cm / hanging scroll / paper China
Wang Xu (China, late Qing dynasty-Republic of China, 1857-1933) Wang Xu, a work of calligraphy Wang Xu (courtesy name Juesheng; art names Xingcun and Changyang Jisou) was a native of Laiyang, Shandong province. He obtained his *jinshi* degree during the Guangxu period (1875–1908) of the Qing dynasty and was active as both a government official and a calligrapher from the late Qing through the early years of the Republic of China. His calligraphy was highly prized in Beijing at the time; the saying "Plaques across the city bear Wang Xu"s script, while songs in the streets echo Tan Xinpei"s vocal style" refers specifically to him. Many shop signboards and *duilian* (couplets) were penned by his hand. L: 134cm W: 30.5cm / hanging scroll / paper China