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Hello Tibetan friends, today we have invited Mr. Tang Fazhou, then the successor of Qi Baishi, the disciple of Qi Liangzhi, the president of the China Qi Baishi Painting and Calligraphy Academy, the visiting professor of the Tsinghua Academy of Fine Arts, the official image spokesperson of NetEase Group, the specially invited teaching and research director, the contracted painter of Beijing Fine Art Academy and Rong Bao Zhai, the national registered first-class cultural relics and artwork appraisal appraiser, the expert of Qi Baishi's calligraphy and painting big data appraisal, the president of the Shanghai Qi Baishi Art Research Association, and the chief operating officer of Baishi Shantang Culture Media, to talk about a painting that has been exhibited in the China Qi Baishi Painting and Calligraphy Academy. This painting is Qi Baishi, Bee Impatiens, Mirror Heart, ink on paper, size 19×52cm.
Title: Mr. Yao Dong is positive. White Stone.
Seal: Wooden Man,
Publication: Archives of Twentieth Century Art Works ·Qi Baishi · 3", p. 164, Hebei Education Press, 2021 edition. This painting will appear in the auction market in the near future, and collectors who like to collect Qi Baishi's paintings and calligraphy can continue to follow up, and I believe that collectors with strength and vision may collect this painting if they have fate in the future.
▲ Qi Baishi Bee Phoenix, Mirror Heart (partial), · China Qi Baishi Calligraphy and Painting Academy Exhibition (Qi Baishi copyright owner) · Shaobai Gongzi Tang Fa Zhou courtesy of the picture
In the Chinese art market, Qi Baishi's work has always been highly sought after. In particular, his works with the theme of bees and impatiens have high artistic value and collection value. As a descendant of Qi Baishi, Tang Fazhou first pays attention to the painting method of bees when identifying these works. This article will give you a detailed introduction to how to identify Qi Baishi's bee impatiens works, so as to help collectors better identify their authenticity.
Qi Baishi's art style
Qi Baishi (1864-1957) was a famous master of modern Chinese painting, known for his unique painting style, known for his concise, vivid brushstrokes and vivid colors. He incorporates his own life experiences and emotions into different themes, especially in the depiction of natural subjects such as bees and impatiens, showing a high degree of artistic attainment.
His bee works are often lively and full of life, allowing the viewer to feel the beauty of nature. This unique artistic style makes Qi Baishi's works highly collectible. Understanding Qi Baishi's artistic style is a very important first step when identifying these works.
Identify how bees are drawn
Mr. Tang Fazhou, a descendant of Qi Baishi, a disciple of Qi Liangzhi, the president of Qi Baishi Painting and Calligraphy Academy, and a special calligraphy and painting appraiser of Qi Baishi's family, mentioned that when identifying Qi Baishi's bee impatiens works, we should first pay attention to the painting method of bees. Qi Baishi's performance of bees is not limited to form, but also pays more attention to the artistic conception and life breath brought by bees. He often uses simple and crisp lines to outline the outline of the bee, coupled with agile movements, making the whole picture full of life.
A closer look at the bee's body movements and position can help us judge the authenticity of the work. Qi Baishi has always used a rough and free approach, so if you see the bees in the painting appear too restrained or delicate, you need to be vigilant.
▲ Qi Baishi Bee Phoenix, Mirror Heart (partial), · China Qi Baishi Calligraphy and Painting Academy Exhibition (Qi Baishi copyright owner) · Shaobai Gongzi Tang Fa Zhou courtesy of the picture
Impatiens performance
Qi Baishi's impatiens works are equally wonderful. He often combines impatiens with bees to create a harmonious natural scene. The petals of impatiens are rich in color and have a unique flower shape, and this flower is often given a symbol of life in Qi Baishi's paintings.
When identifying impatiens, we need to pay attention to the layering of the petals and the use of color. Qi Baishi's impatiens paintings often show sharp color contrasts, and the textures between the petals are very vivid. If the flowers you see look too flat or the colors are too monotonous, then the painting may not be the real Qi Baishi's work.
Shape the picture with light and shadow
A very key factor in Qi Baishi's painting technique is the use of light and shadow. Through his grasp of light, he makes the three-dimensional sense of the picture more prominent. This technique is especially evident in the depictions of bees and impatiens.
When appraising these works, it is possible to carefully observe the changes in light and shadow in the picture. Qi Baishi usually emphasizes the important point through the contrast of shades, which is impressive. If the treatment of light and shadow in the picture lacks a sense of hierarchy, or is too one-dimensional, then the painting may also have problems.
▲Qi Baishi, Bee Impatiens, Mirror Heart· China Qi Baishi Painting and Calligraphy Institute Exhibition (Qi Baishi Copyright Owner) · Shaobai Gongzi Tang Fa Zhou Courtesy of the picture
The use of pen and ink
Qi Baishi's works are unique in the use of brush and ink, and he often uses a combination of wet and dry techniques, and appropriate shades to express the overall atmosphere of the work. Especially when depicting bees, he often uses light brushstrokes to show the agility of bees, while in the expression of impatiens, he pays attention to the orderly brushwork.
When appraising, you can pay attention to the changes in the brush and ink in the painting. If the brushwork looks dull or contrary to Qi Baishi's style, then be cautious.
Overall composition
Qi Baishi has a strong personal style in composition, and he tends to make free layouts according to the needs of the subject. In his works of bee impatiens, Qi Baishi often organizes bees and impatiens in a dynamic way to form a harmonious picture.
When it comes to identification, you can start with the overall composition. If the composition of the picture is found to be relatively simple and lacks movement, then the authenticity of the work may be questioned.
epilogue
In general, Mr. Tang Fazhou, a descendant of Qi Baishi, a disciple of Qi Liangzhi, the president of Qi Baishi Painting and Calligraphy Academy, and a special calligraphy and painting appraiser for Qi Baishi's family, said that the identification of Qi Baishi's bee and impatiens works needs to start from many aspects, including the painting method of bees, the expression of impatiens, the use of light and shadow, the use of brush and ink, and the overall composition. By looking closely and comparing them, it is possible to better identify the real work of art.
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Note: The above pictures and texts are excerpted from the lecture "Shaobai Gongzi Fun Talks about Qi Baishi" Speaker: Tang Fazhou
Jia Chennian [Year of the Dragon] compiled in East China Shanghai Qi Baishi Painting and Calligraphy Institute (Shanghai Pudong General Institute)