Description A Chinese watercolor and ink on paper painting by Chen Shuren. The painting depicts pink and white flowering branches with bees. It includes 1 seal, a dedication, and is mounted on a silk backing with silk dowels. Dimensions: 26 inches tall X 17 inches wide; 66 cm tall X 43.2 cm wide. All measurements are approximate.
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Condition Report It is in good condition.
Provenance From the estate of Li Tiehan. Li Tiehan (1904-1965) was a follower of Chiang Kai-shek and a graduate of the 2nd Infantry Division of the Huangpu Army Military Academy. Throughout his lifetime, he held multiple political and military offices, serving as the deputy head of the private sector of the Ministry of Finance, as the head of the Guangdong Jiangphong Marine Corps in 1929, and as the Deputy Brigade Commander of the 88th Division in 1931. In 1932, Li Tiehan entered the military secret service, where he came to the attention of Dai Li. Responsible for the defense work of Chiang Kai-shek, his position within the military secret service effectively made him the chairman of the military committee. In July 1945, he was awarded the rank of Major General of the Army. He continued to serve in political posts until going into exile in Taiwan in late 1949, where he later served as the Lieutenant General of the Ministry of National Defense. He remained an active politician and military official until his retirement in 1962, shortly before his death in 1965.