Accession Number1961/1.162
TitleDuck and Lotus
Artist(s)Gao QipeiArtist NationalityChinese (culture or style)Object Creation Datecirca 1690-1734Medium & Supportink on paperDimensions 47 13/16 in x 24 9/16 in (121.44 cm x 62.39 cm)
Subject matterGao Qipei was an accomplished painter with an unusual technique: instead of using a brush, he painted with his fingertips, nails, palms, and the backs of his hands. The lively execution, harmonious washes, and untrammeled, variegated effects—impossible to achieve with a brush—demonstrate Gao’s consummate skill in finger painting.
Physical DescriptionIn this large scroll Gao depicts a duck swimming among aquatic plants in the shade of a cluster of lotus.
Primary Object Classification Painting Primary Object Typehanging scrollCollection AreaAsianRightsIf you are interested in using an image for a publication, please visit
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Keywords
ducks (birds)
lotus (motif)
water (inorganic material)