signed QIHUANG, inscribed, and with two seals of the artist ink and color on paper, hanging scroll Qi Baishi (1864–1957) was one of the most well-known contemporary Chinese painters.The subjects of his paintings include almost everything, commonly animals, scenery, figures, vegetables, and so on.Using heavy ink, bright colors, and vigorous strokes, he created works of a fresh and lively manner that expressed his love of nature and life.