Lu Zhongnan Calligraphy | Nian Nu Jiao · Memories of the Past at Red Cliff by Su Shi, in Running Script

Work Meaning & Introduction

Product Overview

This is an original running-script calligraphy work by Lu Zhongnan, a prestigious contemporary Chinese calligrapher. The artwork presents Su Shi's immortal ci poem Nian Nu Jiao · Memories of the Past at Red Cliff (念奴娇·赤壁怀古), from the magnificent opening 大江東去，浪淘盡，千古風流人物 (The great river flows eastward, its waves sweeping away the heroes of a thousand ages) to the wistful close 人間如夢，一尊還酹江月 (Life is but a dream — let me pledge this cup to the river moon). A horizontal masterpiece of Song-dynasty lyricism rendered in flowing xingshu, ideal for halls, studies and offices, and as a premium cultural collectible & gift.

Artist Introduction

Lu Zhongnan (born December 1950, Wuhan, ancestral home: Jiyuan, Henan). He is a celebrated Chinese calligrapher who receives special government allowance from the State Council of China. He serves as Director-Member of Chinese Calligraphers Association, Vice-Chairman of Hard-Pen Calligraphy Committee and Member of Regular-Script Committee of CCA. He was a member of the 10th and 11th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, and Research Librarian & Director of Design Division at the Military Museum of the Chinese People's Revolution.

Lu Zhongnan is widely recognized for his regular script (Kaishu). His calligraphy inherits the traditions of Ouyang Xun's O-style regular script, enhanced with greater weightiness and solidness. He masters both small-character works and large-character calligraphy, and has inscribed plaques for numerous public institutions across China. His artworks are collected by national museums, state guest houses and Chinese overseas embassies.

Application Scenarios

Wall art for home: study, tea room, private residence
Decoration for high-end club, office, business reception space
Cultural collection, business gift, cross-cultural art souvenir

Authenticity Guarantee

100% hand-painted original ink artwork, not print. Certificate of authenticity available upon request.