Antique Chinese Jin Zhai Mountain River Landscape Silk Watercolor Painting 60"

Description

Antique Chinese watercolor painting on silk showing a sweeping mountain landscape with cottages along a river. Wood frame with beveled grooved detail; off white mat.

1 煙雲出沒有無間 misty clouds rising and floating seamlessly
2 半在空虛半在山 half is in the air half is shrouding the mountains
3 敬斋 Jin Zhai

Summary:
• 1+2 is a poem which wasn’t written by the artist himself but by Qian Xuan (Song
dynasty)
The artist’s pseudonym is Jin Zhai. On the website of the Palace Museum, it
mentioned he belonged to the Plain Yellow Banner, known as
“Wen Cheng Gong” （Gong: “duke”, “lord”), was proficient in Mongolian, Manchu,
Chinese and other languages. In 1748, he passed the imperial examination and served
as the feudal lord, Office of Military Affairs.
• The artist’s calligraphy style is quite unique and the seal matches his signature.

Condition

Good Overall - Some rippling/light water stains to fabric, discount available if not wanting frame.

Dimensions

25" x 1" x 59.5" / Sans Frame - 12" x 45" (WIdth x Depth x Height)