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Qi Baishi

1864 – 1957

Qi Baishi
19th Century
19th Century

Qi Baishi

Born 1864 Died 1957 Works span 1884–1956

Qi Baishi: A Life in Watercolor and Observation Born: Xiangtan, China (1864) Died: 1957 Qi Baishi was a celebrated Chinese painter renowned for his distinctive watercolor style characterized by whimsical depictions of everyday life. Born into a peasant family in Hunan province, his journey to becoming one of China's most beloved artists was marked by self-study and a keen observation of the world around him. Early Life and Sel…

81
dated works
1
chapters
1884
first work
1956
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Qi Baishi's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.

Drag or scroll to travel through time

Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Qi Baishi's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.

Colour Band — Movement Drift

The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.