

The painting depicts three small birds on a branch. One bird sits on a branch facing left with a reddish-brown top of its head. It has a white breast with brown wings and tail. The bird on the right faces left with its wings spread wide. A third bird on the left perches on a plant with long, thin leaves. The background includes a body of water with gray brushstrokes. A cluster of Chinese calligraphy characters appears on the bottom right, with one in red.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Album of eight leaves; ink and color on paper
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 599 × 476 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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