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Fine Autumn Scenery

Name: Fine Autumn Scenery
Brand: Qi Baishi
SKU: qi-baishi-fine-autumn-scenery
Price: 499 USD
Availability: InStock

by Qi Baishi · Xiangtan, Hunan

$499

$699

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MaterialInk on xuan paper, mounted on silkscroll

Dimensions40 x 31 cm

Year1945

EditionUnique work

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The Story

This painting is a quintessential example of Qi Baishi’s iconic plant-and-insect works, titled Qiu Se Jia (translating to “Autumn Scenery is Beautiful”). The inscription on the left confirms the title and the artist’s signature. The maple leaves are rendered with soft, expressive pink-red brushstrokes, evoking the warmth of autumn. The two insects—the cicada perched on a leaf and the mantis poised below—are painted with extreme precision, their delicate bodies and translucent wings rendered with lifelike detail. This contrast between the bold, simple leaves and the hyper-realistic insects is a hallmark of Qi’s unique style. For Qi, this work was not just a depiction of nature; it was a celebration of autumn’s quiet beauty. The cicada and mantis add a sense of gentle movement, capturing the fleeting magic of the season in a single, timeless moment.

Craft & Process

The work combines freehand brushwork for the maple leaves with meticulous detail for the cicada and mantis. The concept centers on capturing the serene charm of autumn, blending expressive simplicity with hyper-realistic insect details.

About the Artist

Qi Baishi

Xiangtan, Hunan

Qi Baishi (1864–1957) was a great Chinese painter, calligrapher and seal carver. He was famous for vivid shrimps, flowers and birds, with a fresh and simple artistic style.

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