Qi Baishi (1864-1957), a native of Xiangtan, Hunan, was a master of Chinese painting in the 20th century, one of the top ten calligraphers of the 20th century, and a world cultural celebrity.
Qi Baishi was born on New Year's Day in 1864 (November 22nd in the second year of Tongzhi in the Qing Dynasty) in Xingziwu, Baishipu, Xiangtan County, and on September 16, 1957 (August 23rd in the Dingyou year). ) died of illness in Beijing at the age of ninety-four.