Translation for these symbols (Google turned back nothing!) My grandfather received a painting when he was invited to China as part of a group of representatives of Sweden. I've always wondered what the symbols meant and since he has passed away and Google translate won't return any results on my images I'm hoping there are some kind people out there willing to help.

See the images below:




The painting depicts two birds (cranes), some water, grass, etc. and a red sun.

Many thanks!
This is Chinese calligraphy. As Toosky's answered, you have known the meaning of these pictures. 

Like, in the first picture is "time" (when painted this painting) -- "Author" (who painted)

And if you search about "Chinese calligraphy", you may know more about the forms of calligraphy.