40% OFF 「難得糊塗」 "Blissful Folly" Chinese Calligraphy — Canvas Print

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Created by a master calligrapher, this work immortalises one of China’s most beloved paradoxes. The four characters 「難得糊塗」 are rendered in bold, sweeping brushstrokes, accompanied by a column of classical annotation.

「聰明難，糊塗難，由聰明而轉入糊塗更難！放一著，退一步，當下心安，非圖後來福報也。」—— 鄭板橋

To be clever is hard. To be foolish is hard. But to move from cleverness into deliberate simplicity — that is hardest of all. Step back, yield a little, and find peace in this very moment — not for the sake of future reward, but for the stillness of the heart right now.
— Zheng Banqiao, Qing Dynasty

Each stroke varies in technique, pressure, and ink depth. The original piece was hand-written by the calligrapher, then scanned and reproduced on artist canvas. This is not a re-painted reproduction; it faithfully preserves every nuance of the original brushwork.

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• Canvas Print Only — This listing includes the printed canvas only. Framing is not included; buyer is responsible for framing.
• Artwork size: 30 × 70 cm. Printed size: 40 × 80 cm (5 cm extra on each side for easy framing).
• Material: Waterproof, opaque artist canvas with a textured surface for an authentic painted feel.
• Print technology: UV printing with HP Latex eco-friendly ink — EU certified non-toxic, VOC-free, odorless, scratch-resistant, and fade-resistant for long-lasting color.
• Color note: Colors may vary slightly depending on your screen settings. The actual product is the color reference.
• Copyright: All rights reserved by the designer. Reproduction or resale is strictly prohibited.
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