“Early Journey in the Shang Mountains” Hard-Pen Calligraphy by Li Qianyu Liu Gongquan moonlight shining between pines

moonlight shining between pines

an iconic poetic prose by Cao Zhi of the Three Kingdoms period

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

Yang Wenjie’s calligraphy conveys clarity and strength

The work embodies the spirit of dedication to culture and personal growth

“Early Journey in the Shang Mountains” Hard-Pen Calligraphy by Li Qianyu Liu Gongquan moonlight shining between pinesDescriptionThis 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