1931 ZHAO SHURU KINGFISHER PAINTING

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Artist: Zhao Shuru (1874-1945) MOUNTAIN GORGE LANDSCAPE This elegant composition depicts a tranquil lotus pond animated by kingfishers and small birds among drooping willow branches. Blossoming and budding lotus flowers rise above broad leaves, while ornamental rocks and flowing water create a harmonious setting. The graceful arrangement of the various elements conveys both vitality and serenity.Executed in delicate mineral colors and fine brushwork, the painting reflects the influence of traditional bird-and-flower painting while maintaining a fresh decorative quality. The soft pink lotus blossoms contrast beautifully with the blue-green leaves and rocks, while the carefully rendered birds enliven the composition with movement and color.In Chinese painting, the lotus symbolizes purity and moral integrity, while kingfishers often represent beauty, happiness, and the vitality of nature. The willow branches and flowing water further enhance the poetic atmosphere, evoking the quiet elegance of a garden retreat. Ink on paper, Ersebiao mount, Vertical Axis hanging scroll Painting (Sight): 135cm H x 69cm W Dated: In The Mid Autumn of XinWei year (1931) Signed/Seal(s): Signed, with Three seals PROVENANCE: Acquired from a prominent collector, representing an important private collections. The collections presented and offered up to auctions from Lot 25 through Lot 136; and additional related documents and or manuscripts from Lot 137 to Lot 228. Wei Tao-Ming (Wei Daoming), (October 28, 1899 - May 18, 1978) was a prominent Chinese diplomat, statesman, and senior official of the Republic of China. Born in Jiangxi Province, he studied law in the United States and became active in the Nationalist government under Chiang Kai-shek. During the Second World War, Wei served as the Republic of China's Ambassador to the United States from 1942 to 1946, playing an important role in strengthening Sino-American relations during the Allied war effort. He later held several key government positions, including Governor of Taiwan Province (1947-1949), Ambassador to Japan, and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China from 1966 to 1971. Wei remained an influential figure in Chinese diplomacy throughout the mid-twentieth century and was closely involved in the Republic of China's international affairs during a period of major political transition in East Asia. ARTIST BIO: Zhao Shuru (1874-1945) was a renowned Chinese painter, calligrapher, and seal engraver from Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, and an important figure of the Shanghai School. Initially celebrated for his seal carving, he later gained equal distinction for his elegant flower-and-bird paintings and refined calligraphy. His works are admired for their graceful compositions, delicate coloration, and successful integration of traditional literati aesthetics with the distinctive style of the Shanghai School.

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