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
- Museum record:
- View original
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