Crippled Zhang Meets Hunchback Li, early 17th century, Cao Xi, Chinese, active 1600 - 1637, 41 15/16 x 11 1/2 in. ( x cm) (image)79 13/16 x 19 7/8 in. ( x cm) (without roller), Ink on paper, China, 17th century, Two lively wise men are shown here engaging in expressive conversation under a drooping pine tree. The inscription, however, adds a layer of political commentary to this work, which was executed around the time of the collapse of the increasingly corrupt Ming court, resulting in the Manchu takeover in 1644.

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