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QI BAISHI (1863-1957)
Taro Leaves and Frogs
Hanging scroll, ink on paper
101.2 x 34.6 cm. (39 7/8 x 13 5/8 in.)
Signed, with two seals of the artists
Note:
In Qi's mind, only careful study of nature and the environment could bring about a good painting and deserve praise. In addition to this cardinal rule, an artist must believe in transforming and revolutionizing his art to bring about new forms and new compositions as he matured as an artist. In this current painting, two frogs are painted squatting under taro leaves that dwarf them. Yet despite the unbalanced proportion, Qi managed to give life to the frogs and imbue the leaves with heaviness and stiffness.
A key element to Chinese painting is the use and placement of seals. A seal carver by the age of 16, Qi was skilled in carving. More importantly, he understood the significance of seals as an additional voice of the painter on a painting. In this painting Qi's seal declares himself a carpenter and reminds us that his past was as important as the paintings he painted in his later life and should not be forgotten.
Taro Leaves and Frogs
Hanging scroll, ink on paper
101.2 x 34.6 cm. (39 7/8 x 13 5/8 in.)
Signed, with two seals of the artists
Note:
In Qi's mind, only careful study of nature and the environment could bring about a good painting and deserve praise. In addition to this cardinal rule, an artist must believe in transforming and revolutionizing his art to bring about new forms and new compositions as he matured as an artist. In this current painting, two frogs are painted squatting under taro leaves that dwarf them. Yet despite the unbalanced proportion, Qi managed to give life to the frogs and imbue the leaves with heaviness and stiffness.
A key element to Chinese painting is the use and placement of seals. A seal carver by the age of 16, Qi was skilled in carving. More importantly, he understood the significance of seals as an additional voice of the painter on a painting. In this painting Qi's seal declares himself a carpenter and reminds us that his past was as important as the paintings he painted in his later life and should not be forgotten.
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