The"Political Image"in Weng Tonghe's Inscriptions on Epigraphy,Calligraphy,and Painting
Weng Tonghe,a prominent political figure in the late Qing dynasty,was also a major collector of epigraphy,calligraphy,and painting,holding a significant position in the history of modern connoisseurship.His inscriptions often reflect his personal experiences,capturing the ups and downs of his official career,his concern for people's welfare,and his reflections on national affairs,making his writings both moving and respectable.These inscriptions collectively portray Weng Tonghe's"political image."This paper examines several examples of his inscriptions,analyzing the context,purpose,and inspiration through his words.Additionally,the posthumous rewriting of Weng Tonghe's political image in the official biographies compiled during the late Qing and Republican period also takes his inscription texts into accounte.