Gao Shu (Chinese, 1848-1931) /Fang Huan (Chinese, 1867-1932)Calligraphies, 1918Hanging scroll, ink on paper9 x 11-1/4 inches (22.9 x 28.6 cm) (work, each) 54 x 13-1/4 inches (137.2 x 33.7 cm) (overall, each)Each signed, with one seal of the artistTHE 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:Upper by Gao Shu: Gao expresses his concern over the ongoinginstability in China, especially in Sichuan whereGas was born, during the Republic period.Known for his mastery of calligraphy during thelate Qing/Republic period, his calligraphy workswere quite sort after and he also complains herethat those looking for his small regular scriptsshould put his age (in his 70s) into consideration.Lower by Fang Huan: Walking along the winding path,Walking through the warm ponds.Emerald grass long and soft,An oriole hides in the blossoms.My attendant sings a local folk song,While I walk towards the highland facing the sun.Moon light shines and giggles fly with breeze.I bend down and stare at the glowing pond.Children looking for ripe lotus seeds,Elders paddling in the wilderness.I wander around and cherish the passing time,While the end of the year approaches.