Swallow and Lotus

Fachang Muqi

Cleveland Museum of Art

Swallow and Lotus by Fachang Muqi: A painting on brown silk with a blue patterned border at top and bottom. The image depicts a swallow in flight at the top center with two lotus flowers and leaves in the bottom left corner. The painting is monochromatic in shades of brown. The bird faces right with wings outstretched and tail feathers trailing. The lotus flowers have several petals, with one in full bloom and the other partially open. The leaves are long and thin. The background is a solid brown color with no other objects or details.