Youran Zhu's calligraphy hanging scroll - 朱逌然字軸

Youran Zhu, born in Zhejiang, China, was an education administrator of Hunan and Sichuan, China.朱逌然，字肯夫，號味蓮，浙江人。曾任湖南、四川學政。Everyone was very cheerful when we enjoyed infinite scenery today. It was a short trip but the weather and sky changed in every minute. As clouds gathered and fog rose, all creatures and landscapes became invisible. When the sun shined on the earth again, it is like water flowing from the sky. Mountain peaks are reflected clearly on the water. A deity seems stand among fluttered clouds and frog; however, we are unable to locate or fathom its position. Walk uphill led you to discover flying birds, screaming monkeys and apes among forests. Although I am not willing to pursue pleasure through sensory stimulation, such sensational beauty of nature keeps a spirited mood and a light heart all day long.斯日也，眾情奔說，矚覽無極。遊觀未久，而天氣屢變。霄霧塵集，則萬象隱形；流光回照，則眾峰倒影；開闔之際，狀有靈焉，而不可測也。乃其將登，則翔禽拂翮，鳴猿厲響。雖樂不期懽，而欣以永日。Postscript: dedication to Xingtang; Signature: Youran Zhu款識: 星堂一兄大人雅屬即正, 朱逌然.1) Courtier Youran's seal; 2) Xiao Fu1) 臣逌然印; 2) 嘯