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Qi Baishi was a Chinese painter, noted for the whimsical, often playful style of his works. Born to a peasant family from Xiangtan, Hunan, Qi taught himself to paint, sparked by the Manual of the Mustard Seed Garden. After he turned 40, he traveled, visiting various scenic spots in China. After 1917 he settled in Beijing. Some of Qi's major influences include the early Qing dynasty painter Bada Shanren (八大山人) and the Ming dynasty artist Xu Wei (徐渭).
The subjects of his paintings include almost everything, commonly animals, scenery, figures, toys, vegetables, and so on. He theorized that "paintings must be something between likeness and unlikeness, much like today's vulgarians, but not like to cheat popular people". In his later years, many of his works depict mice, shrimp or birds. He was also good at seal carving and called himself "the rich man of three hundred stone seals" (三百石印富翁). In 1953, he was elected president of the China Artists Association (中國美術家協會).
Bartolomé Esteban Murillo was a Spanish painter, renowned for his contributions to the world of art and culture. Born in Seville, Spain, in the 17th century, Murillo specialized in religious and genre painting, leaving a lasting impact on the art world.
Murillo is known for his remarkable ability to infuse his paintings with deep emotion and realism. His works often depicted scenes from everyday life, as well as religious subjects. One of his notable specialties was his exceptional skill in capturing the innocence of children in his artwork. His use of soft colors and delicate brushwork gave his paintings a unique and timeless quality.
One of Murillo's most famous works is the series of paintings known as the "Immaculate Conception." These paintings, which depict the Virgin Mary as a young girl, have been praised for their beauty and devotion. Many of his works are housed in museums and galleries around the world, attracting art enthusiasts and collectors.
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