“Impatiens and Butterfly” is a piece of art created by Qi Baishi in the year 1947. This artwork belongs to the genre of animal painting and falls within the art movement known as ink and wash painting.
The artwork showcases a harmonious depiction of nature, featuring impatiens plants and a butterfly. The use of traditional ink wash techniques is evident in the soft, fluid lines and subtle color variations. Qi Baishi’s masterful brushwork captures the delicate details of the impatiens flowers and the butterfly mid-flight, exuding a sense of tranquility and natural beauty. The composition is balanced, with the butterfly’s dark shape contrasting against the lighter, more intricate forms of the plant. The addition of calligraphy in the top right corner further enhances the artwork’s traditional aesthetic.
