“Early Journey in the Shang Mountains” Hard-Pen Calligraphy by Li Qianyu Liu Gongquan presents his self-composed poem

presents his self-composed poem

also known as Hefeng Jushi and Wenyuan Zhai Sanren

Yang Wenjie’s calligraphy conveys clarity and strength

the first of Fifty-Five Poems in Praise of Ancient Times

an iconic letter from the Song Dynasty

“Early Journey in the Shang Mountains” Hard-Pen Calligraphy by Li Qianyu Liu Gongquan presents his self-composed poemDescriptionThis hard pen calligraphy work was created by Li Qianyu, a 9 year old student from Beijing, China. The piece presents the Tang dynasty poet Cen Shens Early Journey in the Shang Mountains. Written in regular script (Kaishu), the calligraphy shows clarity and balance, reflecting the youthful but disciplined hand of the student. The poem evokes the sorrow of a traveler leaving home at dawn, with vivid imagery of crowing roosters, autumn