LIAN XI (1816-1884) / LUO QING (19TH CENTURY)Bamboo / Ink Plum BlossomsFan leaf, mounted for framing / hanging scroll, ink on gold speckled silk / ink on silkLIAN XI (1816-1884) BambooFan leaf, mounted for framing, ink on gold speckled silk24.5 x 25.5 cm. (9 5⁄8 x 10 in.)Entitled, inscribed and signed, with two seals of the artistsDated autumn, dingchou year (1877)NOTE: Lianxi was known by his Dharma Name Shizhenran and his alternative names Yehang and Huangshan Qiaozi. He was an artist active in Qing Dynasty between the years of Emperor Daoguang and Emperor Guangxu. He mainly painted landscapes, figures and immortal beings. He additionally specialized in birds, fish and flowers, especially ink orchids and bamboo. He also engraved seals.LUO QING (19TH CENTURY) Ink Plum BlossomsHanging scroll, ink on silk149.5 x 40 cm. (58 7⁄8 x 15 3⁄4 in.)Inscribed and signed, with two seals of the artistsDedicated to Ruisheng