“A Solitary Verse” in Cursive Script by Sun Wenjia

This original calligraphy piece, “A Solitary Verse”, is handwritten in Cursive Script by Chinese calligrapher Sun Wenjia on a square-format Xuan paper.
Dynamic brushwork and fluid composition give this piece an expressive poetic rhythm.
Unframed and in its raw form, the piece allows collectors to personalize it as a hanging scroll or frame.
This one-of-a-kind artwork brings to life one of Du Fu’s most beloved poems, capturing both natural beauty and philosophical depth.

Cursive Script
“A Solitary Verse”
by Du Fu, Tang Dynasty

Size: 69 × 69 cm ｜ 27 4/25 × 27 4/25 in

Artwork Interpretation:

Two golden orioles sing amidst the green willows,
A flock of white egrets soar into the blue sky.
My window frames the eternal snow of the West Mountain,
My doorstep is moored by a ship that's sailed thousands of miles from the land of Wu.

Du Fu's “A Solitary Verse” is known for its clarity and vivid natural imagery, as well as its quiet depth.
Sun Wenjia’s rendition in cursive script blends elegance and movement, mirroring the tranquility and grandeur of the poem.