清/現代　齊白石　草蟲圖　冊|Insects and Plants

Qi Baishi

dated 1943 · Album of twelve leaves; ink on paper · Asian Art

Throughout his life, Qi Baishi drew inspiration from the objects of everyday existence, particularly the humble flowers, vegetables, and creatures that he observed as a boy. This series of album leaves matches specific insects and objects in a visual chronicle of the seasonal markers of rural life. Juxtaposing insects drawn in an extremely meticulous fine-line style with flowers and vegetables executed in a colorful, freely sketched manner, Qi created a technical tour de force that he proudly entitled: "What I am capable of!"

Artist

Qi Baishi

Date

dated 1943

Medium

Album of twelve leaves; ink on paper

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Gift of Robert Hatfield Ellsworth, in memory of La Ferne Hatfield Ellsworth, 1986