CEN XUEGONG (1917-2009)Mooring Boats and Viewing Mountains / Calligraphy in Running ScriptA pair of hanging scrolls, ink and colour on paper / ink on paperMooring Boats and Viewing Mountains measures 34.5 x 46.5 cm. (13 5⁄8 x 18 1⁄4 in.)Inscribed and signed, with three seals of the artistDated tenth month, winter, jiazi year (1984)Dedicated to Zheng Jiazhen (1918-2000)Calligraphy in Running Script measures 69 x 34 cm. (27 1⁄8 x 13 3⁄8 in.)Inscribed and signed, with one seal of the artistDedicated to Zheng Jiazhen (1918-2000)‌‌‌NOTE:‌Zheng Jiazhen was a famous Hong Kong cartoonist, painting critic, senior newspaper and calligrapher and painter. Zheng was influenced by his father and studied literature and traditional painting and calligraphy since childhood. His calligraphy followed the style of Zhao Mengfu, and later of Yan Zhenqing. He was most well known for his landscapes and figures. His brushwork was straightforward and unconventional, leading to dramatic depiction of figures with vigorous movements and exquisite expressions.