Painting area 20" by 7". Fan paper has a soft silver finish on the surface which can be seen in one of the close-ups. Very good condition with no tears or stains.

Note: The inscription is a dedication to Xuan Qing who either retired or departed; with a reference to the "peach stream garden" which is a euphemism for a literary ideal world. There are a number of late Qing dynasty era literary figures with the given name of Xuan Qing. Dai was likely a member of the extended imperial family many of whom abandoned the Manchu art of war and became artists. Signature includes age of the artist at 67 years old.