Scroll Height: 58 3/8" Width: 19 1/2" Painting Height: 26 1/4" Width: 12 1/4" Tao Leng Yue (陶冷月; 1895 - 1985) Chinese traditional scroll painting, ink and color on paper laid to silk, hanging scroll. Signed and dated, in the winter day of Xinyou year (ca. 1921)Captivating imagery of bright moonlight lighting a traveling boatman’s way through shimmering waters, by Tao LengYue (1894-1985). Tao was born unto a family of literati who taught him traditional and western painting techniques. Wavelike pattern is repeated throughout the image from the clouds, to the mountains and even the water. This repetitive pattern unifies the entire composition creating a harmonious quality. Various shades of ink are expertly used to give the illusion of lighting that rests on everything in its path. Leafless trees reach out from the rocky crags towards the heavens. A silhouette of the boatman and his vessel is produced under the night sky. Semi-cursive script calligraphy is found in the top right corner followed by official red seals. 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: Tao LengYue (陶冷月; 1895 - 1985) Born in Suzhou, Jiangsu, His original name was Shan-yong, his character name is Yong-shao, and formal name is Yong, Hong-zhai, and Ke-meng Taoist Priest. He was graduated from the Jiangsu two-chi pedagogical school. And was the professor in the art department of Yali University. In 1926, he published his own album, Chi Yuan-pei written the foreword for him. In 1932 Chi Yuanpei set the style for him, he described its: "structure and the essences, strictly followed the tradition; the picture and the essences, however, has a unique European feeling." In 1930, Tao LengYue settled down in Shanghai and made his living by selling his paintings. After 1949, he successively taught in the Shanghai Fuxin middle school, and the Wu-ai middle school. When his 89 years old in 1984, he joined the Shanghai artist association, and was hired for the Shanghai Culture and History museum. 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.