Large & impressive in size, this Qi Baishi style shrimp ink wash masterpiece will add beauty too any wall! The crustaceans were painted in the whimsical & traditional “xieyi” (or impressionistic style) with swift, definite & spontaneous brush strokes. Wire-like strokes were used to draw the claws, fine flowing lines were used for the antennas, & quick brush work was used for the walking legs & swimmerets. Ink wash painting uses tonality & shading achieved by varying the ink density, both by differential grinding of the ink stick in water & by varying the ink load & pressure within a single brushstroke. For those of you who find beauty in ordinary things…this painting is a great example of balance between real & unreal. The beautiful writing that sprawls down one side is referring to a specific festival & location & is describing it very poetically, ending with the artist’s signature. It is professionally matted & framed, protected by the frames glass, & has a universal wire on the backside for easy hanging on any wall. The frame is also substantial & large enough that you could display it by leaning it against a wall from the ground or from a countertop. Condition: Great condition. Measurements: 34" tall x 17 1/2" wide x 1’ deep from wall Vintage Large Qi Baishi Style Ink Wash Shrimp Framed Artwork
