Fungus

Qi Baishi Chinese

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Qi painted this fungus for Wang Xuetao on the occasion of Wang's 41st birthday. The plan, long believed to contain properties conferring immortality, commonly appeared in birthday greetings. Qi, already in his 81st year had more than a vicarious interest in such matters.

Fungus, Qi Baishi (Chinese, 1864–1957), Album leaf; ink and color on paper, China

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