Untitled
The Met
Artist: Unknown
Date: early 19th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: On paper
Dimensions: Image: 12 1/2 × 58 3/8 in. (31.8 × 148.3 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of John Achelis, 1907
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Ink painting of birds on branches among leaves, with calligraphic text and a red seal
Detailed Description
This horizontal ink painting on a light, aged paper depicts a scene with multiple birds and plants. On the far left, two small, brown-and-white birds with striped backs are perched on a thin, dark branch. Above and to their left, dense clusters of light gray-brown leaves hang down. At the bottom left, a few slender, segmented plants emerge from the ground line. In the center, a larger, mostly white bird with black wing tips and a faint pinkish-red beak is perched on a thick, gnarled brown branch. Its beak is open, and its feet are also a faint pinkish-red. Above and slightly behind this bird, a smaller, light brown bird with a pale belly is perched on a thinner branch, appearing to hold a small, light object in its beak. The thick, gnarled branch extends towards the right side of the composition. On the far right, several vertical lines of black calligraphic text are visible, below which is a square red seal impression. The background is a uniform light cream color, showing some faint brown discoloration and creases consistent with an aged scroll.
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