{"product_id":"draft-poem-for-seeing-off-lin-jun-wen-peng","title":"Draft poem for seeing off Lin Jun - Wen Peng","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fine art print of a cursive script calligraphy manuscript by the Ming Dynasty master Wen Peng, documenting a poetic farewell to Lin Jun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work displays the cursive script style of Wen Peng, a prominent calligrapher and seal carver of the Ming Dynasty. As the eldest son of the celebrated artist Wen Zhengming, Wen Peng maintained the scholarly traditions of the Wu School, which prioritised personal expression and technical refinement in brushwork. The manuscript serves as a draft for a poem composed to bid farewell to Lin Jun, a contemporary official and scholar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition features fluid, rhythmic characters that demonstrate the artist's command over ink density and pressure. The strokes vary in thickness, moving from bold, saturated marks to lighter, trailing lines that suggest the speed and spontaneity of the writing process. The spacing between columns is irregular, reflecting the informal nature of a draft while maintaining a balance across the paper surface. Several red seal impressions are visible, which denote the provenance and ownership history of the document, a common feature in traditional Chinese scrolls and album leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWen Peng's calligraphy is noted for its adherence to classical models, particularly the styles of the Jin and Tang dynasties, yet it retains a distinct individual character. The ink remains clear against the aged paper, allowing the viewer to observe the nuances of the brush movement. This piece offers insight into the social and intellectual exchanges among the literati of the sixteenth century, where poetry and calligraphy functioned as primary modes of communication and friendship. The work is a study in the balance between controlled technique and the expressive freedom inherent in cursive script, providing a clear example of the aesthetic values held by the scholar-official class during the Ming period.\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=\"\/sv\/products\/washing-the-feet-from-the-dusty-world-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;\"\u003eWashing the Feet (from the Dusty World) - Wen Boren — Wen Boren\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/scholar-reclining-and-watching-rising-clouds-poem-by-wang-wei-ma-lin\" 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;\"\u003eScholar Reclining and Watching Rising Clouds, Poem by Wang Wei - Ma Lin — Ma Lin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Wen Peng","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58902425403727,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58902573613391,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58902573646159,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58902573678927,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58902573711695,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58902573744463,"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":58902573777231,"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":58902573809999,"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":58902573842767,"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":58902573875535,"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":58902573908303,"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":58902573941071,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Draft-poem-for-seeing-off-Lin-Jun_Poster_CompositorV1_1790583184702.jpg?v=1790587396","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/sv\/products\/draft-poem-for-seeing-off-lin-jun-wen-peng","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}