Aisin Gioro Hongli, The Emperor Qianlong (1711-1799)Calligraphy after Dong Qichang (1555-1636)Fan leaf, ink on paper with gold leaf 21-3/8 x 9-1/2 inches (54.3 x 24.1 cm) (work)14 x 24-1/2 inches (35.6 x 62.2 cm) (frame)Signed Xiang Guang, with three seals of the Emperor QianlongTHE CHENN FAMILY COLLECTION OF CHINESE PAINTING AND CALLIGRAPHYPROVENANCE: Chen Guoxiang (1879-1919); Chen Guan (1895-1990) and Zheng Ying (1898-1990), by descent from the above; Chenn Family, by descent from the above. TRANSLATION: Spring raindrops rest on the trees.The dark mountain hides in the mist at dusk,where the beautiful lady dwells,And the stream divides the town.