{"product_id":"poem-on-lanzhou-xing-tong","title":"Poem on Lanzhou - Xing Tong","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fine example of late Ming Dynasty calligraphy by Xing Tong, featuring fluid running script on gold-flecked paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work by Xing Tong (1551-1612) exemplifies the refined tradition of Chinese fan calligraphy during the late Ming Dynasty. Executed in ink on gold-flecked paper, the piece displays the artist's mastery of the running script (xingshu). The characters are arranged with a rhythmic flow that accommodates the physical constraints of the fan format, demonstrating a balance between individual character structure and the overall composition of the text.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXing Tong was a prominent scholar-official and calligrapher, known for his study of classical models, particularly the works of Wang Xizhi. His approach to the brush is characterised by a fluid, confident movement that maintains a consistent weight while allowing for subtle variations in pressure. The text itself serves as a poetic reflection on Lanzhou, capturing the atmosphere of the region through the deliberate, measured placement of each column of characters. The presence of red seal impressions provides a visual counterpoint to the black ink, grounding the composition and indicating the work's provenance as a collector's item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the context of Ming Dynasty art, the fan was a popular medium for social exchange and personal expression among the literati. These objects were often kept for private contemplation or shared among peers. The choice of gold-flecked paper adds a layer of material luxury, reflecting the aesthetic preferences of the period. This print captures the texture of the original paper and the precise, expressive nature of the ink strokes, offering a clear view of the calligraphic technique. It is a study in the harmony of text and form, where the meaning of the poem and the visual grace of the characters are unified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/inscriptions-from-the-stele-of-mount-yi-xu-xuan\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eInscriptions from the Stele of Mount Yi - Xu Xuan — Xu Xuan\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dwellings-of-the-immortals-amid-streams-and-mountains-wen-boren\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eDwellings of the Immortals Amid Streams and Mountains - Wen Boren — Wen Boren\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Xing Tong","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58985634922831,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58985700163919,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58985700196687,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58985700229455,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58985700262223,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58985700294991,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58985700327759,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58985700360527,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58985700393295,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58985700426063,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58985700458831,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58985700491599,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Poem-on-Lanzhou_Poster_CompositorV1_1790938283017.jpg?v=1790939789","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/poem-on-lanzhou-xing-tong","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}