Zhang Renzhi (born 1935), Pines on Steep Mountains, Hanging scroll, 34,1 x 44,6 cm, ink and light colors on paper. Inscription and signature by the artist: "Boundless scenery on steep mountains. Respectfully painted after a poem by chairman Mao." One seal of the artist: "Renzhi". One collector's seal: "Bote" (Poetter) - Provenance: Former collection Helmut Poetter, Frankfurt - Berlin private collection - Zhang Renzhi was from Jixian in the province Hebei. He graduated from the Central Academy of Fine Arts (Zhonyang meishu xueyuean) and was a member of the Peking Painting Academy (Beijing huayuan) - Minor traces of age