“Ten Thousand Trees Pierce the Cloudy Valleys; A Thousand Peaks Surround Mount Tai” Zhuan Script Couplet by Li Youshan Dragon Soars Over the Nine Continents Sharjah Calligraphy Museum, UAE | August 2024
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Description:
This Zhuan Script couplet reads: “Ten thousand trees pierce the cloudy valleys; a thousand peaks surround Mount Tai.” The work paints a majestic landscape, portraying nature’s grandeur and the reverence of mountains and forests for the sacred Mount Tai.
The piece is rendered in Zhuan Script (Seal Script), known for its ancient and dignified form, with each character crafted to embody the balance of power and grace inherent in the style.
Excerpt Translation:
Ten thousand trees pierce the cloudy valleys;
A thousand peaks surround Mount Tai.
Calligraphy Style:
Zhuan Script (Seal 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:
Li Youshan, a member of the China Calligraphers Association, is recognized for his mastery of Zhuan Script, with works characterized by a profound sense of structure and elegance.