Scroll Height: 66 3/8" Width: 22 1/2" Painting Height: 31 1/4" Width: 15 5/8" Xu Cao (徐操; 1899-1961) & Chen Yungao (陳雲誥; October 26, 1877-January 5, 1965) Chinese traditional scroll painting and calligraphy, ink and color on paper laid to silk, hanging scroll. Signed.Meticulous Painting of a consort of imperial guard’s escorting the emperor through rugged foothills by Xu Cao (徐操; 1899-1961). Upper section features semi-cursive calligraphic writing in ten evenly spaced columns by Chen Yungao (1877-1965). Lower section depicts a bustling convoy of heavily armored guards protecting the emperor on his arduous journey through the craggy mountainside. Pine and cherry blossom trees litter the landscape with outbreaks of color. This painting carries the characteristics of the Northern literati being that it is more realistic and pigmented in bright colors. A technique known as Gongbi which translates to mean tidy. A keen eye is needed to paint with this level of detail and an intimate knowledge of the landscape must be known to capture the inner beauty of nature. The Calligraphic markings are painted in an elegant manner which carries over into the artwork, resulting in a unified presence. Two red seals are present, with one in the upper section and the other in the lower. PROVENANCE: From the heirloom collections of Wu Guozhen (吳國楨; October 21, 1903-June 6, 1984) was a Chinese political figure and historian, government official who served as mayor of Hankow (1932-1938), mayor of Chung-king (1939-1941), political vice minister of foreign affairs (1943-45), mayor of Shanghai (1946-1948), and governor of Taiwan (1950-1952) and the former Chairman of Taiwan Provincial Government. He resigned in 1953 and went to the United States, charging that Taiwan was becoming a police state.K.C. Wu lived in the United States where he served as professor of Chinese history at Armstrong Atlantic State University in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia. During his time in the United States, he wrote various works, including a detailed analysis on Chinese culture in the context of mythology and early history in his book The Chinese Heritage.Wu is remembered mainly for his vital role in the formation of a liberal modern Taiwan and his anti-communist beliefs typical of a member of Kuomintang, but he is also remembered for his brave anti-Kuomintang rhetoric and turbulent disagreements with the more Russian-styled second President of Taiwan.The Collections of Wu Guozhen (吳國楨) presented and offered up to auctions ON DAY-1: from Lot-97 through Lot-127, continued from Lot-219 through Lot-255. ON DAY-2: from Lot-354 through Lot-377, continued from Lot-451 through Lot-480.LOT NOTES: Xu Cao (徐操; 1899-1961) also known as Yan Sun 燕孙, a famous figure painter in China. Born in Xujiawan, Shen County, Hebei Province, was born in Beijing. Skilled in painting, many disciples, mainly good at painting character stories, costume ladies, meticulous, freehand, white, heavy, and fine. Chen Yungao (陳雲誥; October 26, 1877-January 5, 1965) courtesy name as Chen Yunqi, pseudonym name Zilun , also known as Xunzi , 蛰庐, in his later years, called Chen Zi Lao. Born in Qinglin Hanlin, a calligrapher. Condition Natural imperfection on the medium (paper or silk), regardless from any major damages; includes light blooms, discoloration and minor fading. Consider normal due to the ages. All lots are sold as is and where is. Lauren Galleries provides condition reports upon request to aide in your bidding decision. No statement regarding age, condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot, whether made orally at the auction or at any other time, or in writing in this catalog or elsewhere, shall be construed to be an express or implied warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. All sales are final, Lauren Galleries does not give refunds based on condition. Lauren Galleries does not perform any shipping or packing services. We do have a list of suggested shippers who gladly provide quotes prior to your bidding. Please visit our webpage for a list of recommended shippers.