Qi Baishi (1864-1957), 'Prosperity in Old Age', Hanging Scroll. Length: 131.5 cm (51.77 in); Width: 34 cm (13.39 in). Hanging scroll, colour on paper. This is a classic birthday-themed painting by Qi Baishi. At the top, a black-and-white cat crouches upon rock, staring intently at a colourful butterfly. Its fur is rendered with varied ink masses in a succinct yet expressive manner. Under the rock bloom peonies, petals tinted with crimson pigment in layered tones, elegant and luxuriant. The leaves are painted with bold splash ink, while sturdy branches weave naturally. A delicate butterfly flutters amid blossoms, creating a vivid interplay of motion and stillness. Long poetic inscriptions run along both sides of the composition in mature, unrestrained calligraphy, with several red Zhuwen seals below the inscription. "Mao Die (cat and butterfly)" is a homophone for "maodie", meaning octogenarian, and peony symbolizes prosperity, jointly conveying blessings of longevity and wealth. The brushwork is simple, lively and full of charm. Mounted in original silk brocade; the paper carries natural age patina and remains in good condition.

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