“Niannu Jiao: Nostalgic for the Ancient Battlefield at Red Cliff” — Hard-Pen Calligraphy by Fang Chutong, Age 9 Tranquil Atmosphere Two golden orioles sing amidst

Two golden orioles sing amidst the green willows

The fluid brushstrokes and dynamic composition reveal the artist’s mastery in balancing strength and elegance

Delicate threads of fish flesh pile up on the table

brush energy

“Niannu Jiao: Nostalgic for the Ancient Battlefield at Red Cliff” — Hard-Pen Calligraphy by Fang Chutong, Age 9 Tranquil Atmosphere Two golden orioles sing amidstDescription : This hard pen calligraphy work by Fang Chutong, a 9 year old student from Beijing, features the renowned poem Niannu Jiao: Nostalgic for the Ancient Battlefield at Red Cliff by Su Shi of the Song Dynasty. With a mix of heroic passion and historical reflection, the poem laments the passage of time and the transience of human glory. Fangs writing in regular script is firm and structured, showing an impressive grasp of both rhythm and form