Artist: Li Hongzhang 李鸿章 (February 15, 1823 - November 7, 1901)
Eight Characters Calligraphy Couplet, Semi-Cursive Script
Ink on gilt speckled olive-green paper, Yisebiao mount, Vertical axis
Painting (Sight): Length: 170 cm, Width: 40 cm
Signed/Seal(s): Signed, with Two Artist seals

PROVENANCE:

Nien Cheng 念鄭 or Zheng Nian 鄭念 (January 28, 1915 - November 2, 2009) was the pen name of Yao Nien-Yuan (姚念媛). She was a Chinese author known for recounting her experiences during the Cultural Revolution in her memoir Life and Death in Shanghai.

ARTIST BIO: Li Hongzhang 李鸿章 (February 15, 1823, Qunzhi - November 7, 1901, Shuntian Prefecture) Marquess Suyi was a Chinese politician, general and diplomat of the late Qing dynasty. He quelled several major rebellions and served in important positions in the Qing imperial court, including the Viceroy of Zhili, Huguang and Liangguang.

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