{"product_id":"five-poems-calligraphy-on-fan-wang-shihong","title":"Five Poems (Calligraphy on Fan) - Wang Shihong","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fine reproduction of a traditional Chinese fan calligraphy piece by the Qing Dynasty scholar Wang Shihong, featuring elegant ink characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work presents a fine example of traditional Chinese calligraphy executed on a folding fan format. Wang Shihong, a scholar-official active during the early Qing Dynasty, demonstrates a disciplined approach to the brush. The characters are arranged in vertical columns, following the natural curvature of the fan ribs. The ink application varies in density, showing the control required to maintain balance across the semi-circular surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalligraphy on fans was a common practice among the literati class in China. These objects functioned as both personal accessories and vehicles for poetic expression. The text here consists of five distinct poems, each reflecting the aesthetic values of the period. The brushwork is precise, exhibiting the standard script style favoured by educated elites for its clarity and structural integrity. The composition is dictated by the physical constraints of the fan, requiring the artist to adjust the size and spacing of the characters to ensure visual harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral red seals are visible at the lower edges, which serve as marks of ownership or authentication. These seals provide a visual counterpoint to the black ink, adding a touch of colour to the monochromatic field. The paper itself retains a neutral tone, typical of aged rice paper used for such functional art pieces. This print captures the texture of the original surface, allowing the viewer to appreciate the interplay between the ink and the fibrous quality of the paper. It is a piece that rewards close observation, as the rhythmic flow of the characters reveals the steady hand of the calligrapher. The work remains a clear representation of the scholarly tradition where literature and visual art are inseparable.\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\/two-poems-calligraphy-on-fan-shen-shi\" 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;\"\u003eTwo Poems (Calligraphy on Fan) - Shen Shi — Shen Shi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/swallow-and-lotus-fachang-muqi\" 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;\"\u003eSwallow and Lotus - Fachang Muqi — Fachang Muqi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Wang Shihong","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58971681816911,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58971687387471,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58971687420239,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58971687453007,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58971687485775,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58971687518543,"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":58971687551311,"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":58971687584079,"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":58971687616847,"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":58971687649615,"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":58971687682383,"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":58971687715151,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Five-Poems-Calligraphy-on-Fan-_Poster_CompositorV1_1790836772951.jpg?v=1790837766","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/sv\/products\/five-poems-calligraphy-on-fan-wang-shihong","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}