A CALLIGRAPHY BY YUE DAOREN

A CALLIGRAPHY BY YUE DAOREN
China, first half of the 20th century. Ink on segmented paper. The paper with large gold and copper flakes. The fan-shaped painting shows a calligraphy and two seal marks.

Inscriptions: The text discusses Daoism, signed 'Yue daoren (Daoist Yue),' one seal 'Yue daoren.'

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 some abrasions along the folds, minor material, some creasing and fading of color in the center.

Dimensions: Image size 51.5 x 21.5 cm, paper cover 63.5 x 65 cm

Laid down on paper with protective cover.