China Old Scroll Wall Hanging Painting Xu Beihong's Ink Painting of Rooster

This is a traditional Chinese scroll wall hanging painting by Xu Beihong featuring an ink drawing of a rooster. Made from paper, the painting is black in color and originates from China. The piece is a representation of Asian antiques and is likely to be a reproduction of Xu Beihong's original work. It is a unique piece that would make a great addition to any collection of Asian art or decor.  Scroll is 37” L  X 12.5” W.  The wooden scroll at the bottom is 16”   The painting depicts a rooster standing in a bamboo grove.   Xu Beihong (1895-1953) was a pioneer of 20th-century Chinese art known for his ink-and-wash paintings of animals, including roosters.   In Chinese culture, the rooster is a popular subject in painting, as the character for chicken (雞) is a homophone for auspicious (吉).   Hanging scrolls are a traditional form of Chinese and Japanese art that can be displayed for viewing.