909 - Large hanging scroll after Li Keran

Large hanging scroll after Li Keran China, 20th century. — Pastoral scene under pine trees — Watercolor and ink on paper, mounted as a hanging scroll with silk brocade and wooden rods. Probably after Li Keran (1907–1989). With a red seal stamp. Image dimensions 136 × 67.8 cm; total dimensions of the hanging scroll 220 × 79 cm. The title of the painting is rendered in Chinese calligraphy. Slight creases and age-related signs of wear. Li Keran (1907–1989) is considered one of the most important Chinese painters of the 20th century. He became particularly famous for his expressive landscape depictions, in which he combined traditional Chinese painting with modern compositional elements. The present work is stylistically reminiscent of his compositions.