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Fish in the Lotus Pond

Name: Fish in the Lotus Pond
Brand: Qi Baishi
SKU: qi-baishi-fish-in-the-lotus-pond
Price: 2990 USD
Availability: InStock

by Qi Baishi · changsha,hunan

$2,990

In stock

MaterialInk on xuan paper, mounted on silkscroll

Dimensions100 x 50 cm

Year1945

EditionUnique work

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The Story

Qi Baishi painted Lotus Pond with Two Fish at the age of 93, when his artistic skills were at their peak. Inspired by the quiet beauty of rural ponds he remembered from childhood, he often returned to lotus and fish themes. The lotus symbolizes purity and elegance in Chinese culture, while the fish represent abundance and good fortune. In this work, the lotus leaves are rendered with broad, expressive gray and black ink strokes, creating a sense of volume and calm. The red lotus flower adds a striking focal point, and the two fish, painted with simple yet dynamic lines, seem to swim freely through the pond. The slender stems and reeds, sketched with confident calligraphic lines, complete the natural, harmonious scene. For Qi, this painting was more than just a depiction of nature; it was a celebration of life’s simple joys. Even in his old age, he continued to paint lotus ponds, finding endless inspiration in their tranquility and grace.

Craft & Process

The work uses bold freehand brushwork for the lotus and lively ink lines for the fish. The concept blends traditional symbolism of purity and abundance, capturing the serene beauty of a summer pond with expressive simplicity.

About the Artist

Qi Baishi

changsha,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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