BAMBOO PAINTING BY ZHENG BANQIAO Bamboo Ink on paper China Dimensions: Height 168 cm by 45 cm Weight: 80,4 grams Ink painting of bamboo with calligraphic poem on the left side. The painting is attributed to Zheng Banqiao also known as Zheng Xie (1693-1765). His calligraphy is prominent for bold, strong lines instead of elegant scripture as he was drawing influence from Han-Dynasty clerical script. Due to his distinctive artistic style and strong character he was later part called one of the Eight Eccentrics of Yangzhou.