A MAN TRAVERSING A BRIDGE BY MAN AN, GUANGXU PERIOD
China, dated 1897. Ink and watercolor on paper. The fan-shaped painting depicts a river landscape with a small island in the center. A man carrying a tree branch is crossing the bridge. Calligraphy and two seals on the top left.

Inscriptions: Text (translated): 'In the spring of the year Dingyou of the Guangxu period (1897)', at 'Yuehu' lake. Signed 'Man An'. Two seals 'Wan Yi Bao Teng'.

Provenance: From the collection of Professor Jan Wirgin (1932-2020). Jan Wirgin studied Classic Chinese and History of Art at Stockholm University. Later, he joined the Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities in Stockholm, first as a curator and then between 1981-1998 as the director of the museum. Further, he published numerous articles during his work as the editor of the Bulletin of the Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities. One of his most famous works is the book "Chinese Art history" (1972), which is still one of the most read books for students of Chinese art history in Sweden.
Condition: Good condition. The painting with some abrasions along the folds, some tears on the right, material loss to the lower-left corner.

Dimensions: Image size 49.5 x 18 cm, paper cover 63.5 x 65 cm

Laid down on paper with protective cover.