A Chinese Painting of Riverscape Signed Qi Baishi The Collection of Vojtech Chytil 137 x 40.5cmFormerly in the collection of Vojtech Chytil(1896 - 1936), Prague.Vojtech Chytil (1896 - 1936) was an active emissary in the art world of Peiping, China in the 1920s. As a pioneer collector, he appreciated the qualities of modern Chinese ink painting. When he visited China during World War I, he became closely involved and connected with the artist groups of the time and purchased a significant amount of modern art. Among his many collections, he especially admired the calligraphy and paintings of Qi Baishi. When he was in China, he established a deep friendship with Qi Baishi and treated him like his brother. The collection of Vojtech Chytil has been exhibited in various European countries. His treasures have attracted and inspired a large number of antique collectors and created a new wave in Asian art.