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Crabs

Qi Baishi

Artwork Details

Crabs
1864-1949
Qi Baishi
ink on paper
9 9/16 in x 10 ¾ in (24.29 cm x 27.31 cm);22 1/16 in x 18 1/16 in (56.04 cm x 45.88 cm);10 ¾ in x 9 9/16 in (27.31 cm x 24.29 cm)
Gift of Katsuizumi Sotokichi
1949/1.199

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Description

Isamu Noguchi and Qi Baishi: Beijing 1930
May 18, 2013 – September 1, 2013
Qi Baishi
China, 1864–1957
Crabs
circa 1930
Album leaf, ink on paper
Gift of Katsuizumi Sotokichi, University of Michigan Museum of Art, 1949/1.199
inscribed:
To Mr. Katsuizumi. Qi Huang [Qi Baishi’s pen name]

Subject Matter:

Crabs.

Physical Description:

The painting depicts two crabs with aquatic plants. The artist signed his pen name, Qi Huang, and sealed another pen name, Wood Hermit.

Usage Rights:

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