Ink and color on paper
Ink paintings and calligraphy
China, 1920s
WU Changshuo (1844-1927) – Chinese painter
The folding book with silk brocade cover contains 9 double pages in silk brocade frame
Each motif inscribed and shows artist’s seals
In the original silk brocade cover
Inside with gilt speckles
Total dimensions: 39 x 25.5 cm
Very good condition
Provenance: Private collection, Netherlands

The double pages in order of the album are as follows:



1. ‘They have the best color, heavenly scent and unique pose. The time Guyu has arrived when they are blooming and it is already late spring. The rich and noble people regret that they missed the flowering season. By chance I have painted after the idea of Li Futang (artist name of Li Shan, Qing dynasty), the paint application has an ancient elegance and the technique is similar to works from the Song and the Yuan periode. This really is a fantastic item. After I finished writing, I have also looked at it, I think it is very elegant and I am very happy. Wu Changshuo from Anji’ (???????????????? ???????????????? ????????????????????????? ????????????????), artist’s seal ‘Cangshuo’ (??)



2. ‘The dew in Chicheng is chanced into one or two drops. Spring Jidong Wu Changshuo from Anji’ (?????????? ? ???????), artist’s seal ‘Kutie’ (??) and ‘Guirenli-min’ (????)



3. ‘Last night the east wind came just right, it has blown a pale golden ribbon. (I want to) pick one to give away, the fragrant dew made the dress wet. Fou’ (???????????????????????? ?), artist’s seal ‘Cangshuo’ (??)



4. ‘The flowers and the falling dew are hanging like pearls and the brilliant blue leaves open up and embrace the spring breeze. Jidong Wu Changshuo from Anji’ (???????????????? ????????), artist’S seal ‘Kutie’ (??) and ‘Cangshuo’ (??)



5. ‘Chrysanthemums under the wall, Wu Changshuo’(?????????), artist’s seal ‘Cangshuo’ (??) and ‘Shirenzi-shi’ (the room of the cairn) (????)



6. ‘This vegetable is a typical home cooking. I miss my home, when I paint. After Zhang Beiping’ (????????????????????????), ‘Jidong Laofou’ ( ?????), artist’s seal ‘Cangshuo’ (??), ‘Shirenzi-shi’ (the room of the cairn) (????) and ‘Guirenli-min’ (????)



7. ‘Clear air between heaven and earth Jidong Wu Changshuo from Anji’ (????? ????????), artist’s seal ‘Kutie’ (??), ‘Cangshizi’ (???) and ‘Congratulations and Health’ (????)



8. ‘The old osmanthus) tree on the moon Jidong Wu Changshuo from Anji’ (???? ???????), artist’s seal ‘Kutie’ (??), ‘Cangshizi’ (???) and ‘Congratulations and Health’ (????



9. ‘After the model Changshuo’ (?? ??), artist’s seal ‘Cangshuo’ (??) and ‘Banricun’ (??? )



Wu Changshuo (1844-1927)

WU Changshuo, born WU Junqing, was an outstanding painter, calligrapher and poet of the late Qing period. He served before the collapse of the Qing dynasty (1644-1911) as an imperial official in Liaoning and primarily devoted himself to poetry and calligraphy with a strong interest in early writings. Later he considered himself as a painter of the ‘Shanghai school’ and tried to rejuvenate the art of flowers and bird painting. WU Changshuo’s works made him very famous in China and Japan.



Condition:

The folding book is in very good condition with only a few signs of age and wear. The silk cover is slightly rubbed. The total size is 39 x 25.5 cm.

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