Political Discourse in Running Script《行书论政语轴》

Tang Ken (1876–1950)
Tang Ken, courtesy name Qilin, was a descendant of Tang Jinchuan, hailing from Wujin (now Changzhou), Jiangsu. In 1905, he traveled to Japan to study law at Chuo University. During the Republic of China period, he held various local military and political positions in Zhili, and later served as the acting magistrate of Yixing County. After the War of Resistance Against Japan, he retired to Shanghai, refusing to take any puppet government positions, and made a living by selling his art. Tang was a talented writer, poet, calligrapher, and painter, known for his keen appreciation and extensive collection of art, earning considerable fame in his time.

“Political Discourse in Running Script”
This running script scroll was written by Tang Ken for Mr. Liu Guojun. The piece demonstrates Tang’s vigorous brushwork, imbued with the spirit of metal and stone, a common characteristic of his style.

唐肯（1876—1950），字企林，唐荆川后裔，武进（今江苏常州）人。1905年东渡日本中央大学学习法律。民国后曾历任直隶地方军政职务、调任代理宜兴县长等职。抗战后退隐上海，拒不任伪职，以鬻艺为生。他能文善诗工书画，精鉴赏、富收藏，名重一时。

此行书轴是唐肯为刘国钧先生所书，笔力十足，充满了金石气，是他常见的风貌。