Title
Frogs under Lotus
Creator
Year/Period
1947
Region
China
Material
Dimension
Image size: L:80 cm x W:34 cm,
Image size: L:223 cm x W:54 cm
Image size: L:223 cm x W:54 cm
Accession No.
2000-07897
Collection of
Credit Line
From the Xiang Xue Zhuang Collection in memory of Dr Tan Tsze Chor
Qi Baishi's (1864-1957) style defies categorisation. His style stood out for its strong connection with folk art. His compositions are usually simple and possess a strong graphic quality. Besides flowers and still life, Qi also painted landscapes and many small creatures such as prawns, frogs, rats and insects. Qi's impoverished and humble beginnings allowed him to identify with the seemingly weak and small. This work is an example of Qi's love for small creature - a bold composition created with vigourous strokes. This piece was painted towards the end of his life, at the age of 92.
