THE FERRY ACROSS THE RIVER BY JUEZHI
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THE FERRY ACROSS THE RIVER BY JUEZHI
China, late 19th early 20th century. Ink and watercolor on paper. The fan-shaped painting depicts a river bordered by rocks. On each side of the shore cottages are built on rocks. In the center, a ferryman transfers a passenger to the other side. A seal mark on the lower left corner.
Inscriptions: Seal 'Juezhi.'
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 abrasions along the centerfold, and some material loss, touch-ups.
Dimensions: Image size 53.5 x 23 cm, paper cover 63.5 x 65 cm
Laid down on paper with protective cover.
China, late 19th early 20th century. Ink and watercolor on paper. The fan-shaped painting depicts a river bordered by rocks. On each side of the shore cottages are built on rocks. In the center, a ferryman transfers a passenger to the other side. A seal mark on the lower left corner.
Inscriptions: Seal 'Juezhi.'
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 abrasions along the centerfold, and some material loss, touch-ups.
Dimensions: Image size 53.5 x 23 cm, paper cover 63.5 x 65 cm
Laid down on paper with protective cover.
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THE FERRY ACROSS THE RIVER BY JUEZHI
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