Artist: Gao Qipei (1660-1734)
Date: Qing (1644-1911)
Dimensions: Height 158.9 cm, Width 69.1 cm
Material: Ink and colour on paper
Gao Qipei (1660-1734), a native of Tieling in Liaoning, is also known for his zi (designated name) Weizhi and hao (literary name) Qieyuan. Noted for various painting subjects including flowers and birds, animals, figures, and landscapes, the artist adopted a simple and vigorous style similar to that of Wu Wei. He was especially renowned for his finger paintings that demonstrate unique methods of using ink. This finger painting depicts autumn willows along the stream, with a sparrow and an egret.
