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Qi Baishi

20th century · Folding fan mounted as an album leaf; ink on alum paper · Asian Art

When the Japanese occupation ended, Qi Baishi again posted his prices on the shops of Beijing's Liulichang and resumed selling his paintings and seals. Inflation was high and resources were scarce, but his paintings commanded high prices. Despite his success, Qi remained the humble provincial, referring in his inscription to a trip home: At forty I left home, but eventually returned.These vegetables renew my appetite.My old friends and relatives grin and ask:"Is it true that meat is stacked like mountains in the officials' homes?" (Robert H. Ellsworth et al., trans., Later Chinese Painting and Calligraphy, 1800-1950, 3 vols. [New York: Random House, 1987], vol. 1, p. 161)

Artist

Qi Baishi

Date

20th century

Medium

Folding fan mounted as an album leaf; ink on alum paper

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

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