Untitled
The Met
Artist: Zha Shibiao(Chinese, 1615–1698)
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Handscroll; ink and color on paper
Dimensions: Image: 11 3/8 in. × 10 ft. 10 1/4 in. (28.9 × 330.8 cm)
Credit Line: From the Collection of A. W. Bahr, Purchase, Fletcher Fund, 1947
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Numerous small birds perch on and fly around dark, sparse trees against a muted, textured background
Detailed Description
The artwork is a horizontal composition featuring numerous small birds among sparse trees against a muted background. In the lower half of the image, dark, gnarled branches with sparse, dark foliage extend across the scene. Many small birds are perched on these branches, often clustered together. These birds typically have dark upper bodies and wings, contrasting with lighter, possibly white, undersides or markings. Above and around the trees, other birds are depicted in various stages of flight, scattered across the upper and middle sections of the composition. These flying birds also exhibit dark and light plumage. The background is a light, muted gray or silver, with a textured appearance. Faint horizontal bands are visible across the middle ground. The overall palette is largely monochrome, relying on shades of dark gray, black, and light gray.
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