A Chinese watercolor and ink on silk painting by Hong Qiao. The painting depicts a pair of water birds among lotuses and includes an inscription and 2 seals. It is mounted on a silk backing. Dimensions: 38 1/2 inches tall X 31 inches wide; 97.8 cm tall X 78.7 cm wide. All measurements are approximate.
Condition Report The painting has pulled threads; minor creases; a small tear; and areas of repair. It is stained with age.
Provenance From the estate of Theodore F. Green (1867-1966), 57th Governor of Rhode Island and United States Senator. He was elected as governor in 1932 and served two terms (1933–1937). Green was elected to the United States Senate in1936 and served four terms, retiring in 1961. These items were gifted to him while serving as a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
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