“Lofty as the Recluse of the Mountains and Forests; Virtuous as the Gentleman of Ten-Thousand Bushels” Li Script Couplet by Zheng Tingwei Dragon Soars Over the Nine Continents Sharjah Calligraphy Museum, UAE | August 2024
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Description:
This Li Script couplet reads: “Lofty as the recluse of the mountains and forests; virtuous as the gentleman of ten-thousand bushels.” The work extols the refined character of those who live in seclusion yet maintain noble integrity, and praises the virtues of filial piety and brotherly love as the foundation of a family’s legacy.
The piece is executed in Li Script (Clerical Script), notable for its broad, sweeping strokes and dignified structure, imparting an air of solemn elegance.
Excerpt Translation:
Lofty as the recluse of the mountains and forests;
Virtuous as the gentleman of ten-thousand bushels.
Calligraphy Style:
Li Script (Clerical Script)
Couplet format
Dimensions:
138 × 34 cm × 2
(54 1/3 × 13 2/5 in × 2)
One-of-a-kind original handwritten calligraphy work. Unframed.
About the Artist:
Zheng Tingwei, from Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province, is a member of the Chinese Painting and Calligraphy Artists Association. Her work blends classical elegance with refined technique, often embodying themes of virtue and harmony.