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Untitled, by Leng Jian, paint

Untitled

Leng Jian

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a paint by Leng Jian, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Leng Jian
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This is a page of black ink on light paper, filled with careful, vertical Chinese characters. The text is arranged in neat columns, each line stacked precisely below the last. The strokes are sharp and confident, some thick and others thin, creating a rhythm as your eyes move down. The writing looks like a mix of poetry and notes—maybe a letter or a record of something important. The clean lines and balance make it feel formal, like something meant to be read slowly and respected. If you like this style of writing, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.

About the artist

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