Shrimp (Painting Core) 60×86
Qi Baishi was absolutely obsessed with shrimp, spending decades watching them swim in his pond to get their movements just right. He painted this lively group when he was 83 years old, using simple, wet ink strokes to make their bodies look translucent, as if floating in clear water. The long, whiskery antennae crisscross the page, giving the scene a chaotic energy that makes you feel like you're looking into a stream. It’s a brilliant example of how doing less with a brush can actually show more life.
- Technique
- Ink wash painting
- Material
- Paper