Untitled
The Met
Artist: Unidentified artist|Lin Liang
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink on silk
Dimensions: 37 1/2 x 18 7/8 in. (95.3 x 47.9 cm)
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1930
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Two long-necked birds, one standing, one with head lowered, among tall reeds
Detailed Description
A vertical, monochromatic painting depicts two large birds amidst tall, thin plant stalks on a light brown surface. The bird on the right stands upright, facing slightly right, with its long neck extended upwards. Its body is rendered with darker grey-brown tones, showing subtle feather details on its wings and tail. Its head is small with a dark eye. Its legs are visible, extending downwards into the lower portion of the frame. To the left and slightly behind the upright bird, a second bird is positioned with its head lowered and beak pointing towards the lower-left. Its body appears lighter in tone and shows some feathering. Its neck is curved downwards. The birds are partially obscured by numerous thin, vertical, and diagonally sweeping lines that represent tall grasses or reeds. These lines are lighter in tone, almost blending with the background in some areas, particularly in the upper half and to the right of the birds. The lower portion of the painting suggests a ground or water line, with slightly darker, horizontal brushstrokes. The scene is rendered with a limited palette of browns and greys.
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