明 林良 二鷹圖 軸|Two hawks in a thicket
The Met
Artist: Lin Liang(Chinese, ca. 1416–1480)
Date: mid- 15th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Dimensions: Image: 58 5/8 x 32 3/4 in. (148.9 x 83.2 cm) Overall with mounting: 108 1/2 x 39 in. (275.6 x 99.1 cm) Overall with knobs: 108 1/2 x 43 7/8 in. (275.6 x 111.4 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Bei Shan Tang Foundation, 1993
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Two birds, one large and one small, perch on a gnarled branch amidst bamboo and flowering foliage
Detailed Description
A vertical monochrome artwork depicts two birds perched on a gnarled branch, surrounded by dense foliage. The dominant color palette consists of various shades of brown and sepia, rendered with ink wash techniques. In the lower-middle, a large bird, possibly a raptor, is positioned on the right, facing left with its head slightly turned towards the viewer. It has a hooked beak, sharp eyes, and detailed feathers on its wings and tail. To its left and slightly above, a smaller bird with smooth plumage is perched on the same branch, facing right with its head tucked. Tall, slender bamboo stalks with pointed leaves rise from the bottom and fill the background and sides of the composition. A thick, gnarled branch, on which the birds perch, extends across the middle, adorned with small clusters of flowers or berries. Other leafy branches weave throughout the scene, contributing to the visual depth. In the upper right corner, a faint vertical inscription and a small red seal are visible.
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