The Emperor at this time was Chien Lung, the best of the Manchu dynasty, a cultivated man, a patron of the arts, and an exquisite calligraphist.
"The Problem of China"
Bertrand Russell
It must be confessed that she was no calligraphist.
"A Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany, Volume Two"
Thomas Frognall Dibdin
Immense placards were posted upon the walls of the tennis-court and at the entrance of the Armes de France, also announcing, in huge, bright-coloured capitals, which reflected great credit on Scapin, who was the calligraphist of the troupe, the new play of "Lygdamon et Lydias," and the Rodomontades of Captain Fracasse.
"Captain Fracasse"
Theophile Gautier