An exquisite piece of traditional Chinese art, this double-sided hand-painted folding fan pairs serene natural landscape painting with poetic calligraphy.
The delicate paper leaf rests on a light, warm bamboo or wood rib framework, finished with a carved shell-like guard base detail.
Front Landscape: A peaceful river scene painted in soft ink wash with subtle touches of color. Mist-shrouded mountain peaks tower over a tranquil waterway where a solitary fisherman navigates a small boat.
In the foreground, ink-brushed trees, gentle hills, and crimson-leafed branches evoke a quiet moment of harmony with nature. Signed with traditional black calligraphic characters and a red artist seal ("Landscape and River").
Back Calligraphy & Poem: Elegant flowing black ink calligraphy featuring the famous Tang Dynasty poem by Li Bai (Seeing off Meng Hairan at Yellow Crane Tower), alongside artist attribution:
Main Poem (Right to Center):
故人西辞黄鹤楼，烟花三月下扬州。
孤帆远影碧空尽，唯见长江天际流。
Translation: "An old friend bids farewell at Yellow Crane Tower, traveling down to Yangzhou in the misty blossom month of March. A solitary sail's distant shadow fades into the vast blue sky; only the Yangtze River is seen flowing to the horizon."
Signature / Attribution (Far Left): 唐李白诗 (Poem by Li Bai of Tang)
Followed by the calligrapher's signature and red artist stamp seal.
Dimensions & Condition: Open: 18" Wide × 10.5" High Closed: 1" Wide × 0.75" Deep Condition: Goof vintage condition with minimal wear and with crisp fold lines, vibrant calligraphy, and smooth wooden guards.
