“Preface to the Orchid Pavilion” Small Regular Script by Shen Hongxia
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Description :
This exquisite small regular script work transcribes Wang Xizhi’s Preface to the Orchid Pavilion, one of the most revered masterpieces in Chinese calligraphy and literary history. The piece is penned by Shen Hongxia, a nationally certified calligraphy instructor and prominent member of several major calligraphy associations in China.
The preface, written in AD 353 during a poetic gathering at the Orchid Pavilion, captures the fleeting nature of life and the joy of shared moments with friends. Shen’s rendition preserves the solemn rhythm and fluidity of Wang’s original spirit, bringing classical elegance into modern appreciation.
About the Artist:
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Shen Hongxia, Zhejiang, China
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Member of the China Hard-Pen Calligraphers Association
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Member of the Zhejiang Calligraphers Association
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Member of the Zhejiang Youth Calligraphers Association
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Nationally registered advanced instructor with the China Calligraphers Association
Shen’s works have been exhibited in over 20 government and association-organized shows across China, earning five notable awards.
Excerpt Translation:
“In the ninth year of the Yonghe era (353 AD), at the beginning of late spring, we gathered at the Orchid Pavilion in Shanyin to perform the purification ritual. All the virtuous and refined scholars came, young and old alike. The mountains rose high, the forests were dense, and clear streams meandered around us…”
Size:
28 x 66 cm
11 x 26 in
Script Style:
Small Regular Script