PEACHES BY ZHONGWEI
China, dated 1921. Ink on segmented paper. The fan-shaped painting depicts two plums on a branch. Calligraphy with seal mark on the right. Another seal mark on the bottom left.

Inscriptions: A poem about peach blossoms. Text (translated): 'By Zhongwei' and 'On a summer's day of the year Xinyou (1921)'.

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: Very good condition. The painting with abrasions along the folds, touch-ups.

Dimensions: Image size 53.5 x 22.5 cm, paper cover 63.5 x 65 cm

Laid down on paper with protective cover.