CHINESE SCROLL PAINTING BY TANG DONG, 19TH CENTURY, 21IN x 69IN (53cm x 175cm)

拍品描述

A finely executed Chinese literati hanging scroll depicting a hawk perched alertly upon a branch, rendered in ink and restrained color on paper. The hawk is shown in profile with sharply observed plumage, a penetrating gaze, and controlled posture—hallmarks of the scholar-painter tradition, in which birds of prey symbolize vigilance, moral clarity, strength, and authority. The composition is spare and contemplative, allowing the subject to dominate the pictorial field while faint landscape elements and atmospheric washes provide depth. The brushwork balances precision and spontaneity, particularly in the feather detailing and ink modulation, reflecting a literati aesthetic rather than a decorative or commercial approach. The scroll bears a classical Chinese inscription dating the work to early winter, first lunar month, and attributing authorship to Tang Dong. Two red seals accompany the inscription, consistent with Chinese scholar-artist practice: one likely a personal name seal and the other a secondary studio or style seal. The inscription, seals, and pictorial style together strongly support a 19th-century Chinese literati origin. The painting exhibits visible creases, surface wear, paper toning, and small areas of loss, consistent with age, storage in rolled form, and long-term handling. This scroll measures 21 inches x 69 inches. This piece was acquired from a Metro Washington DC estate. FREE SHIPPING FOR THIS SCROLL WITHIN THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES OF AMERICA., 21IN x 69IN (53cm x 175cm), LOT REF #25-1080

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