signed BAISHILAOREN, inscribed, and with two seals of the artist inscribed by Qian Jingtang with one seal 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.