清/現代　齊白石　靈芝圖 軸|Fungus

Qi Baishi

dated 1944 · Album leaf; ink and color on paper · Asian Art

Qi painted this fungus for Wang Xuetao on the occasion of Wang's 41st birthday. The plan, long believed to contain properties conferring immortality, commonly appeared in birthday greetings. Qi, already in his 81st year had more than a vicarious interest in such matters.

Artist

Qi Baishi

Date

dated 1944

Medium

Album leaf; ink and color on paper

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

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