Album of Calligraphy and Paintings

Bian Shoumin

Cleveland Museum of Art

Album of Calligraphy and Paintings by Bian Shoumin. The image shows a traditional Chinese painting on beige paper with a thin brown border. The painting depicts a serene scene with three dark-colored ducks standing on a body of water. Two ducks are on the right side of the painting; one faces left while the other faces right. The third duck is on the lower left side, facing left, mostly hidden behind a cluster of long grass. The grass has a few flowers on top and grows from the bottom center to the top center. The background features large gray brush strokes representing hills or mountains. On the left side of the painting, there is a column of black Chinese calligraphy with two red seals. The overall mood of the painting is tranquil and natural.