WINE & CHRYSANTHEMUMS
This pattern depicts details from HKMoA’s priceless ink-wash art painting “Wine Pots and Chrysanthemums” by world-revered Chinese master artist Qi Baishi.
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Qi Baishi’s works are mostly based on things from his daily life, combining traditional brushwork of Chinese painting, resulting in works of literati interest and a distinctive folkloric atmosphere that is simple and sincere, which appeals to both refined and popular tastes.
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The painting “Wine Pot and Chrysanthemums” was a gift from the renowned Chinese painting master, Qi Baishi, in honor of his friend He Hanyu's 60th birthday celebration. Qi utilized an expressive freehand brushstroke technique to depict a pot of wine, with a foreground of red, yellow, and white chrysanthemums. The chrysanthemum leaves are outlined heavily and subtly brushed with ink. Chrysanthemums bloom in the desolate autumn, symbolizing the elderly with a healthy body, while wine is associated with celebrating the new year and wishing for longevity, conveying the painter's best wishes of “longevity with chrysanthemums and wine.”
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Painting: “Wine Pots and Chrysanthemums” by Qi Baishi (延年壽酒)(齊白石)
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*This collection is collaborated by the Hong Kong Museum of Art and SPARKLE COLLECTION.
