{"product_id":"poem-on-the-double-ninth-festival-chen-chun","title":"Poem on the Double Ninth Festival - Chen Chun","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fine example of Ming Dynasty cursive calligraphy by Chen Chun, presented on a traditional fan-shaped gold-flecked paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fan-shaped work features the cursive script of Chen Chun, a prominent figure of the Wu School during the Ming Dynasty. The calligraphy is executed in black ink upon a ground of gold-flecked paper, a format popular among the literati for its portability and aesthetic refinement. The text records a poem composed for the Double Ninth Festival, a traditional occasion marked by the appreciation of chrysanthemums and the consumption of chrysanthemum wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChen Chun was a student of Wen Zhengming, and his calligraphic style reflects the fluid, expressive nature of the period. The characters demonstrate a balance between speed and control, with varying stroke weights that convey the rhythm of the poet's hand. The cursive script, or caoshu, allows for a degree of abstraction where individual characters merge into a continuous flow of energy. This style prioritises the emotional resonance of the brushwork over strict legibility, inviting the viewer to appreciate the movement of the ink across the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fan format imposes a specific compositional challenge, requiring the artist to arrange the columns of text to accommodate the radiating shape of the paper. Chen Chun manages this by adjusting the height and spacing of the characters, ensuring the visual weight remains balanced across the arc. The inclusion of a red seal provides a point of contrast against the muted gold background, grounding the composition. This piece represents the intersection of literary tradition and visual art, where the act of writing serves as a medium for personal expression and cultural observance.\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\/dragon-boat-regatta-on-jinming-lake-wang-zhenpeng\" 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;\"\u003eDragon Boat Regatta on Jinming Lake - Wang Zhenpeng — Wang Zhenpeng\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/birds-insects-and-flowers-yi-zhai\" 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;\"\u003eBirds, Insects and Flowers - Yi Zhai — Yi Zhai\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chen Chun","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58971673067855,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58971676868943,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58971676901711,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58971676934479,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58971676967247,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58971677000015,"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":58971677032783,"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":58971677065551,"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":58971677098319,"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":58971677131087,"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":58971677163855,"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":58971677196623,"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-the-Double-Ninth-Festival_Poster_CompositorV1_1790836867839.jpg?v=1790837369","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/poem-on-the-double-ninth-festival-chen-chun","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}