‘PEACHES AND LYCHEE’ BY LOU SHIBAI (1918-2010)China, second half of the 20th century. Ink and colors on paper, with a fabric coated paper frame and mounted as a hanging scroll with wood handles. Expressively painted with a basket of peaches below a lychee branch. Signed and sealed by the artist Lou Shibai (1918-2010), a student of the famous Qi Baishi.Condition: Overall good condition with some wear, creases and minor staining, the fabric frame with a loss to the left side of the painting. Provenance: Private collection Paris, France. Dimensions: Image size 95 x 48.5 cm, size incl. the mounting 182 x 72 cmLou Shibai (1918 - 2010) began to study art with the legendary artist Qi Baishi, at the age of 14. For 25 years Shibai studied poetry, painting, calligraphy, and engravings in the home of his master. Therefore, their styles are very similar.