EXPLORING THE WALL BY HANG ZHUHUIChina, later Qing Dynasty (1840-1912). Ink on segmented paper. The fan-shaped painting depicts a scene of three figures standing near a wall, surrounded by lush trees. The roof of a pavilion peeking through the trees on the right side. Calligraphy and two seals on the top.Inscriptions: The poem describes an exploration with friends of the outer wall. Singed 'Hang Zhuhui,' and two seals.Hang Zhuhui lived during the late Qing Dynasty (1840-1912). He had a talent for framing ancient books and paintings, and often copied famous works of art. Hang enjoyed copying ancient paintings and sold often them. His imitations were so precise that only experts were able to see the difference.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 and material loss along the folds and margins, that have been touched up.Dimensions: Image size 50.2 x 21 cm, paper 63.5 x 32.5 cmLaid down on fabric coated paper.