“Autumn Dusk in the Mountains” — Hard-Pen Calligraphy by Cao Xizheng, Age 9

Description :

This hard-pen calligraphy piece by Cao Xizheng, a 9-year-old student from Beijing, features the classical Tang dynasty poem “Autumn Dusk in the Mountains” by Wang Wei. Known for his quiet mastery and poetic depth, Wang Wei’s work captures the serene twilight of a secluded mountain retreat.
Cao’s work conveys this tranquility through carefully structured regular script, reflecting both artistic training and cultural appreciation.

“After fresh rain in the empty mountains,
The evening air is full of autumn’s voice...”
(Excerpt translation)

Text Source:
《山居秋暝》 Autumn Dusk in the Mountains
By Wang Wei (王维), Tang Dynasty

Calligraphy Style:
Hard-Pen

Dimensions:
21 × 29.7 cm
(8 1/4 × 11 7/10 in)

About the Artist:

• Cao Xizheng, Male, Age 9

• Member of the Children’s Division of the China Hard-Pen Calligraphy Association

• Student at Jingya Moyuan Calligraphy Studio, Beijing

• Awarded Bronze Prize in the First “Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area Youth Art & Calligraphy Exhibition”

This piece reflects a balance of technical discipline and poetic sentiment in young hands.