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Pomegranates after Ma Lin

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a still life of pomegranates and a bird on a branch. The pomegranates are large, with some cut open to reveal their seeds. The bird is white with black eyes and a black beak. The branch is bare, with some green leaves. The background is a mottled brown color. There is a red seal in the bottom-right corner. The pomegranates and branch are on the left side of the image. The bird is positioned above the pomegranates. The image has a beige border around it. The image appears to be a painting on paper or silk. The style is traditional Chinese art.

Artwork Details

Medium
Album leaf; ink and color on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 606 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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