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Loquat and Lychee

Name: Loquat and Lychee
Brand: Qi Baishi
SKU: qi-baishi-loquat-and-lychee
Price: 999 USD
Availability: InStock

by Qi Baishi · Xiangtan, Hunan

$999

$1,299

In stock

MaterialInk on xuan paper, mounted on silkscroll

Dimensions100 x 50 cm

Year1940

EditionUnique work

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The Story

This painting is a well-known still life created by Qi Baishi at the age of 93, dedicated to his friend Ai Qing. The inscription “艾青先生属，白石九十三歲” confirms the dedication and his age at the time. The upper half shows loquats, painted with bright yellow and black ink leaves, while the lower half depicts a woven basket brimming with vivid red lychees. In Chinese culture, both fruits carry auspicious meanings: “loquat” sounds like “jade wealth,” and “lychee” (li zhi) sounds like “profit and advantage.” Together, they form a symbol of abundance and good fortune. For Qi, this work was not just a depiction of fruit, but a heartfelt gift combining friendship and traditional blessings. His mature, confident brushstrokes and lively color choices capture the natural vitality of the fruits, making it one of his most beloved still-life pieces.

Craft & Process

The work uses bold, expressive brushwork for the fruits and basket, paired with vivid color contrasts. The concept centers on folk auspicious symbolism of wealth and good fortune, blending Qi’s signature simplicity with heartfelt friendship.

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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