Li Shangyin's Poem In Running Script
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Tan Zhonglin's Li Shangyin's Poem In Running Script into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
The evocative ink-on-paper scroll Li Shangyin's Poem In Running Script by Tan Zhonglin (1821-1891) exemplifies the romantic lyricism of late Qing Dynasty calligraphy. Executed in flowing xingshu (running script), Tan's brushwork translates Tang poet Li Shangyin's melancholic verses about unrequited love into visual poetry—silken strokes cascade like whispered confessions, alternating between feather-light grace and abrupt intensity that mirrors the poem's emotional cadence. As a scholar-official and calligrapher trained in classical traditions yet embracing expressive individuality, Tan bridged the meticulous tiexue (copybook learning) of earlier dynasties and the xieyi (freehand spirit) prized by literati collectors. This scroll particularly exemplifies how 19th-century calligraphers transformed functional transcription into autobiographical performance, where the rhythm of dipped ink and lifted brush parallels the breathing pauses in Li's quatrain. Now housed in institutional collections like the Shanghai Museum, such works represent the last golden age of Chinese scholarly calligraphy before modernization.
When displaying this masterpiece in contemporary spaces, prioritize environments balancing cultural gravitas and contemplative serenity. In a scholar's study or executive office, mount it vertically on a latte-colored linen wall between Qing-style rosewood bookshelves, allowing its 160x80cm dimensions to command eye-level attention without overwhelming. The ink's cool blue-black tones harmonize wonderfully with indigo-dyed textiles or celadon-glazed vases, while the xuan paper's warm ivory undertone softens modernist concrete or dark walnut paneling. For bold contrast, pair it with a minimalist abstract painting sharing similar gestural energy—think Cy Twombly's graphite loops or Franz Kline's black arches—creating a dialogue between Eastern spontaneity and Western expressionism. Lighting should be diffuse (3000K LED track lights at 45-degree angles) to accentuate the ink's subtle luminosity without glare. Smaller excerpts (framed sotto-porto sized sections) also make profound accents above Ming-style sideboards or alongside ink-wash landscape photographs in transition spaces.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
