09-A Quatrain by Du Fu
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- Han Tianheng, a highly respected Chinese calligrapher, is renowned for his profound expertise in seal carving, painting, and the appreciation and theory of calligraphy and seal engraving. His contributions to the arts are honored with an art museum bearing his name. In this exhibition, he presents a cursive script hanging scroll featuring a quatrain by the poet Du Fu:
Two yellow orioles sing in the green willows;
A flock of white egrets surge up the blue sky.
In my window is framed the snow-capped peak of Mount West;
Close by my door are moored boats from faraway Wu.
Han seamlessly integrates the techniques of seal carving and painting into his calligraphy, wielding the brush with effortless grace and powerful strokes. Each character varies in size and weight, arranged with a natural rhythm and balance. The composition exudes a sense of effortless grace, inviting viewers to savor the intricate skill of his brushwork while immersing themselves in the majestic spirit of the piece. The work beautifully captures the profound interplay between poetry and calligraphy, allowing one to experience the depth and wonder of both art forms.
HAN Tianheng
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