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Animals, Flowers and Birds

Ren Yi (Ren Bonian)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
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