Portrait of Du Mu

Du Mu

Chinese calligrapher, poet and politician

Lived
803–852
Country
Tang dynasty

Updated September 2026

About Du Mu

Du Mu (Chinese: 杜牧; pinyin: Dù Mù; Wade–Giles: Tu4 Mu4; 803 – 852) was a Chinese calligrapher, poet, and politician who lived during the late Tang dynasty. His courtesy name was Muzhi (牧之), and art name Fanchuan (樊川). He is best known for his lyrical and romantic quatrains.

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