Chinese Fan Painted by Qing Bai

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Description:Chinese watercolor fan painting depicting flowering branches with yellow blossoms. Red seal lower left, title and additional red seals lower right corner. Float mounted and framed in a gilt wood and red lacquer frame. Dated: 1st half 20th century

Translation: The warbler is crowing around my eyes at spring, I chase the beautiful flowers at the western part of Yu Mountain in my dream. Seeing such scenic beauty is like having a wonderful spouse, which totally overwhelms me. Currently I’m hosted by my knowledgeable friend, this work is painted by me, Taoist Qing Bai at Yang Shi.

春莺休向耳边啼，梦逐花魂庾嶺西，结得神仙新眷属，最难消受是梅妻。即应宾于方家属正，青白道人画于羊石

Characters of the 1st seal on the left: 侠公

Translation: knight errant

Characters of the 2nd seal on the left:时杰
Translation: contemporary hero

Characters of the seal on the right:古术

Translation: ancient craft

Dimensions:

Fan: 22 inches
Framed – 13 1/2″ H x 23 W.

Materials:
Paper
Condition: some stains and creasing as shown.

China 20th c.H: 13.5"W: 23"D: .5"Reference number: f101