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Lot Essay
A graduate of the Central School of Politics, Wu Kungan was a native of Jiangsu. In 1945 he went to the U.S. for his doctorate degree in educational psychology, then he taught at Lincoln University. During Zhang Daqian's time in San Francisco, he often stayed at the residence of Wu, and Wu thus acquired several paintings by the artist.
Li Qiu was born into a scholar's family in the third year of the Republic (1914) in Jiangsu Cangsho county. His grandfather was an admirer of Chinese calligraphy; his father enjoyed painting flowers and birds, while his uncle was a student of Wu Changshuo, who was competent in painting and seal carving. Due to such influences, Li developed his own passion towards painting and calligraphy. After joining the Construction Bank, Li worked there until retirement, and afterwards taught at the Chinese Department at Danshui University. After the age of 60, he became a member of many cultural affairs boards and directors of various arts-related organizations, actively promoting the arts and often acting as chairperson and advisor for multiple cultural events.
From the inscription one can see the close friendship between Li and Wu. Sadly Zhang did not complete his work before he passed away, however, the inscription shows that Wu had this painting in his possession before gifting it to Li as a sign of their friendship.
Li Qiu was born into a scholar's family in the third year of the Republic (1914) in Jiangsu Cangsho county. His grandfather was an admirer of Chinese calligraphy; his father enjoyed painting flowers and birds, while his uncle was a student of Wu Changshuo, who was competent in painting and seal carving. Due to such influences, Li developed his own passion towards painting and calligraphy. After joining the Construction Bank, Li worked there until retirement, and afterwards taught at the Chinese Department at Danshui University. After the age of 60, he became a member of many cultural affairs boards and directors of various arts-related organizations, actively promoting the arts and often acting as chairperson and advisor for multiple cultural events.
From the inscription one can see the close friendship between Li and Wu. Sadly Zhang did not complete his work before he passed away, however, the inscription shows that Wu had this painting in his possession before gifting it to Li as a sign of their friendship.