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Cranes, Pine Tree, and Lichen

Ren Yi (Ren Bonian)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Vertical scroll painting depicts a white crane standing on a patch of land with sparse vegetation. The crane has a red crown on its head, black tail feathers, and a black beak. It stands facing left. In the background, a rocky cliff face with sparse pine tree branches. The painting features a mix of gray, black, and red ink on a beige background with a black border. Chinese calligraphy is written vertically on the right side. A small red seal is visible in the bottom-right corner.

Artwork Details

Date
dated 1885
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
Culture
China
Dimensions
234 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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