PLUM BLOSSOMS BY JIANGSHANG LAOREN China, dated 1920. Ink on segmented paper. The fan-shaped painting depicts a branch of a plum tree covered in blossoms. Calligraphy to the right of the painting and three seal marks.

Inscriptions: Text (translated): 'In the year of Gengshen (1920)'. Signed 'Jiangshang Laoren', and one seal 'Moguang'. Two seals on the right (translated): 'Property of Yang family' and 'Painting collection of Yiyuan.'

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, some tears, especially on the right side, and minor material loss at the edges.

Dimensions: Image size 49.5 x 21.3 cm, paper cover 63.5 x 65 cm

Laid down on paper with protective cover.