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Why they are here
A carpenter's apprentice who became one of the most celebrated Chinese painters of the twentieth century, famous for his lively, economical paintings of shrimp, crabs, birds and flowers.
Qi Baishi came from a poor farming family in Hunan and worked as a carpenter before turning to painting, seal carving and poetry. He settled in Beijing and developed a bold, playful style rooted in traditional ink painting.
His works have sold for some of the highest prices ever paid for Chinese art.
His works have sold for some of the highest prices ever paid for Chinese art.
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