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Two Birds on a Wintry Tree

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The painting depicts two birds perched on a wintry tree. The birds are positioned on a branch in the upper left corner, facing to the right. They have light-colored bodies with black markings around their eyes and beaks. The tree has bare branches and appears to be dead or dormant. The background of the painting is a muted brown color with a circular shape. There are two red stamps, one in the upper left corner and one in the lower right corner. The painting is set against a beige background.

Artwork details

Date:
13th century
Medium:
Fan mounted as an album leaf; ink and color on silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 609 px
Museum record:
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