Letter about a Stomachache (Du tong tie) 19th century

"Letter about a Stomachache" is a 19th-century cursive script by Zhang Xu, a renowned calligrapher of the Tang dynasty. The artwork, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, features bold, expressive strokes that showcase the artist's mastery of calligraphy. This calligraphic work, written on a sheet of paper, showcases Xu’s expressive and fluid style, capturing the essence of the Chinese characters with dynamic brushwork. The piece, translated as "Letter about a Stomachache," is a testament to Xu's ability to convey emotion and energy through the written word.