Su Shi’s Ci Poem in Running Script《行书东坡词轴》

Sun Fuyuan (1894–1966)
Originally named Fuyuan, with the courtesy name Yangquan and pseudonyms such as Fulu, Baisheng, Tongbai, and Songnian, Sun Fuyuan was from Shaoxing, Zhejiang. He was a renowned essayist and journalist. In 1919, under the recommendation of Lu Xun, he entered Peking University, where he worked as a librarian and served as the secretary to Li Dazhao, actively participating in the May Fourth Movement. At the end of 1920, he co-founded the Literary Research Society with Mao Dun, Zheng Zhenduo, and others.

“Su Shi’s Ci Poem in Running Script”
Although primarily known as a modern writer and journalist, Sun Fuyuan also produced calligraphy, albeit infrequently. This piece was written for Mr. Liu Hankun, blending the styles of Mi Fu and Zhang Cao, with a meticulous and well-structured composition that exudes literary elegance. The inscription reads: “Respectfully presented to Mr. Hankun, Sun Fuyuan.” The seal below the inscription reads “Seal of Sun Fuyuan.”

孙伏园（1894—1966），原名福源，字养泉，笔名伏庐、柏生、桐柏、松年等，浙江绍兴人。著名散文家、报人。1919年经鲁迅介绍入北大读书，任北大图书馆馆员，为李大钊的秘书，积极参加“五四”运动。1920年底与茅盾、郑振铎等共同组织文学研究会。

孙伏园是近现代著名作家、报人，然书法并不多作，此作为他书赠刘汉堃先生，融合米芾与章草笔意，结体严谨，颇具法度，书卷气跃然纸上。款署：“汉堃先生雅教，孙伏园。”款下钤白文“孙伏园印”章。