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QI BAISHI (1863-1957)
Chicks
Scroll, mounted and framed, ink on paper
68.8 x 32.5 cm. (27 1/8 x 12 3/4 in.)
Dedicated to Leng An

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Carmen Shek Cerne (石嘉雯)
Carmen Shek Cerne (石嘉雯) Vice President, Head of Department, Chinese Paintings

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The dedication of this work refers to Hu Peiheng who was a master of Chinese painting and an art theorist. Hu Peiheng, original name ‘Heng’ and art name ‘Leng An,’ was most recognized by his courtesy name ‘Peiheng’. Hu had a profound friendship with Qi Baishi and he had published a painting album for Qi with a preface written by him.

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