CONVERSATIONS IN THE PAVILION BY YUETONG China, dated 1895. Ink on segmented paper. Brown paper with golden speckles. The fan-shaped painting depicts a mountain and river landscape with pavilions built along the shores of a river. Two figures are sitting in a pavilion, watching the fisherman on the boat. Hidden behind trees, roofs are protruding. Calligraphy and seal mark on the upper right.

Inscriptions: Text (translated): 'In the middle of summer of year Yiwei (1895), gifted to Yisheng by Yuetong '. One seal 'Yuetong.'

Provenance: From the collection of Professor Jan Wirgin (1932-2020). Jan Wirgin studied Classic Chinese and History of Art at Stockholm University. Later, he joined the Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities in Stockholm, first as a curator and then between 1981-1998 as the director of the museum. Further, he published numerous articles during his work as the editor of the Bulletin of the Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities. One of his most famous works is the book "Chinese Art history" (1972), which is still one of the most read books for students of Chinese art history in Sweden.
Condition: The painting with some abrasions along the folds, several tears, and minor material loss and touch-ups.

Dimensions: Image size 49 x 20.5 cm, paper 63.5 x 32.5 cm

Laid down on fabric coated paper.