Early 20th Century Framed Chinese Watercolour Painting Was D...

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£40 - £60

Early 20th Century Framed Chinese Watercolour Painting Was Depicting Riverside Scene This piece is a framed watercolour painting featuring a serene riverside scene comprising of a wooden bridge. The bridge stretches across a tranquil river supported by sturdy wooden pillars. On the sandy, pebble-laden riverbank, two individuals sit near bundles or baskets, seemingly engrossed in conversation or perhaps work. A small boat rests quite idyllically on the shoreline. A person leads a horse or mule across the bridge, contributing a sense of dynamism to the scene. In the distant background, the soft contours of hills or mountains are rendered in light, muted tones, thereby enhancing the calm and quiet atmosphere of the scene. The sky is a clear, cloudless expanse with a hint of a light haze that seamlessly blends with the far-off landscape. The painting utilises a soothing palette of blues, greens, and browns. Also in the scene is a makeshift tent or shelter near the seated figures, suggesting a could be a temporary arrangement. The painting is signed "Shanzi" or something similar in the lower left corner. It is beautifully encapsulated by a clean black frame, though the matting of the frame shows signs of aging and discolouration. The overall composition beautifully captures a peaceful snapshot of everyday life by the riverside.