A Chinese painting in watercolor and ink on silk by Hong Qiao with an inscription and 2 seals. The painting depicts a pair of water birds among lotuses, and it is mounted on a silk backing. Dimensions are: 38 1/2 inches tall X 31 inches wide. All measurements are approximate. Condition: The painting has pulled threads, minor creases, a small tear, and areas of repair. It is stained with age. Provenance: From the estate of Theodore F. Green (1867-1966), 57th Governor of Rhode Island and United States Senator. He was elected as governor in 1932 and served two terms (1933-1937). Green was elected to the United States Senate in 1936 and served four terms, retiring in 1961. These items were gifted to him while serving as a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. 來自Theodore F. Green（1867-1966），第57任羅德島州長和美國參議員。 他於1932年當選為州長，任期兩屆（1933-1937）。 格林于1936年當選入美國參議院，任期四屆，於1961年退休。在擔任參議院外交關係委員會成員期間，他獲贈了這些藏品。 High resolution images can be found at: https://file.ac/DLX1wWNYjE4/