A Chinese ink and watercolor painting on linen scroll depicting insects and a tree branch in the manner of Qi Baishi, Chinese, 1864 to 1957, Baye Grass Insects. Baye Grass Insects is Baishis self created and unique painting style and theme. In the depiction of Bay leaves and grass insects, the extremely fine segments of Bay leaves are meticulously depicted. The veins of the leaf tendons and grass and insects, the fine meticulous depiction of the insects and the simple freehand brushwork are blended together, achieving a high degree of artistic reproduction in the combination of divine form and appearance. Inscribed with Calligraphy, lower right. Two iron red seals to the center right, and one iron red seal, upper left. Additionally signed, inscribed, and marked with a red seal, on the backside. Antique and Vintage Asian and Oriental Hand Painted Wall Silk Scrolls, Wall Art, Home Decor, and Collectibles. One of a kind artwork.

Dimensions: Overall size: 82 x 17 in. Image 27 x 9 1/2 in. All measurements are approximate.