Flying Waterfalls of Mount Lu《匡庐飞瀑图轴》

Zhu Angzhi (1764–1840)
Zhu Angzhi, courtesy name Qingli, pseudonym Jinli, was from Wujin, Jiangsu, and later resided in Suzhou. His calligraphy and painting were deeply influenced by his family tradition, yet he surpassed his predecessors. His landscapes drew inspiration from Yun Shouping and Wang Hui, characterized by vigorous brushstrokes. In his middle age, his works exhibited a balance of brush and ink, capturing the essence of ancient masters. His flower, bamboo, and stone paintings were also clear and elegant. He studied Dong Qichang’s calligraphy, excelling in running-cursive script, earning great acclaim in Jiangnan.

“Flying Waterfalls of Mount Lu” (1833)
This late work by Zhu Angzhi demonstrates his bold and free brushwork, exuding grandeur. It reflects his attempt to break free from the constraints of the orthodox “Six Masters of the Qing,” reaching back to the styles of the Wu School and the Zhe School, though the brushwork sometimes conveys a sense of arrogance.

朱昂之（1764—1840），字青立，号津里，江苏武进人，侨居苏州。其书画濡染家学而青出于蓝，山水得力于恽寿平、王翚，笔意劲峭。中年临古之作，有笔有墨，深得古人神髓，花卉、竹石亦清润秀逸。书学董其昌，行草笔墨精妙，一时名重江南。

此作为其晚年所作，纵笔挥毫，气势磅礴。从中可见他欲突破“清六家”正统派的束缚，上追吴门与浙派，只是笔墨不免有霸悍之气。