Qi Baishi. Rong Bao zhai xin ji shi jian pu. 2 Chinese block books with plant, animal and human representations in colored woodcut pictures and calligraphic poems. With 80 color woodcuts. 31.5 x 20 cm. Blue Obroschur (at the back with very small tear, this with cl. Piece of adhesive strips fixed) with gold flakes, white silk thread binding and gold-coloured title tags "At jing róng bao zhai xin jì shi jiàn pu lao rén tí jiu suì Bai shi", in triple folding cover with floral ornamental silk brocade cover, Tshield and 2 bean closures. Probably Beijing, Rongbaozhai, 1953-1955. The color woodcuts according to Qi Baishi (1864-1957), one of the most important painters of Chinese modernism. He became known especially for depictions of birds, insects, flowers and small animals. His style combines expressive reduction with clearly guided, economic brush duct. In addition to his work in painting, he devoted himself to poetry, which he often added as a supplement or commentary to his paintings. – Occasionally with a punch, and slightly flaky. Very clean overall.