清 陳書 白鸚鵡圖 軸|Cockatoo
The Met
Artist: Chen Shu(Chinese, 1660–1736)
Date: dated 1721
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
Dimensions: 37 1/16 x 17 3/16 in. (94.1 x 43.7 cm)
Credit Line: John Stewart Kennedy Fund, 1913
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A white bird hangs upside down from a chain attached to a flowering branch, with small insects below
Detailed Description
A vertical composition features a white bird, a flowering branch, and small insects against a plain background. In the upper left, a branch with light green leaves and clusters of white and pale pink blossoms extends horizontally, then curves slightly upwards towards the right. Attached to this branch, near the center top, is a dark, ornate, vertical structure. A thin, dark chain hangs from this structure, extending downwards. A white bird, with its wings spread and tail feathers pointing upwards, hangs upside down from the chain, appearing to be suspended by its foot or leg. The bird has a small, dark beak and dark eyes. Its feathers are depicted with fine lines. Below the bird, in the lower right quadrant, a small, light-brown insect with delicate wings is shown in flight. Further to the left and slightly lower, two tiny, indistinct shapes are visible, possibly representing other small insects. The background is a uniform, light-beige or cream color, providing a stark contrast to the depicted elements. In the lower left, vertical black text is present, followed by a square red mark. The main image area is bordered at the top and bottom by a narrow blue band adorned with a repeating pattern of small white circles. The entire composition is framed by a wider, plain light-colored border.
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