PHILOSOPHY OF LIFE BY LIU SHOUYIChina, first half of the 20th century. Ink on segmented paper. The fan-shaped painting shows a calligraphy with two seal marks.Inscriptions: Liu Shouyi wrote a text about the philosophy of life to his son-in-law Wenzheng. Singed 'Liu Shouyi,' and two seals 'Shouyi' and 'Muqian.'Provenance: From the collection of Professor Jan Wirgin (1932-2020). Jan Wirgin studied Classic Chinese and History of Art at Stockholm University. Later, he joined the Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities in Stockholm, first as a curator and then between 1981-1998 as the director of the museum. Further, he published numerous articles during his work as the editor of the Bulletin of the Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities. One of his most famous works is the book "Chinese Art history" (1972), which is still one of the most read books for students of Chinese art history in Sweden.Condition: The painting has some abrasions along the folds and material loss, touch-ups.Dimensions: Image size 52.3 x 21.5, paper cover 63.5 x 65 cmLaid down on paper with protective cover.