Li Po, also known as Li Bai, was a romantic poet in the Taoist tradition during the Tang Dynasty (618-907) in China.
Legend has it that he drowned after a nights drinking while trying to embrace the reflection of the moon in the river. Some sources say he died from mercury poisoning. Others say he simply lived to hard.
His poetry is is an exquisite look at enjoying life despite the rigors and hardships in the process.
The image below is available in a variety of sizes and frames and is the artists memorial to Li Po. You can click on the picture if interested in purchasing it.
