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Birds and Flowers

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a painting titled "Birds and Flowers" by an Unidentified artist. The painting consists of ten panels arranged side-by-side. The background of the panels is yellow-beige. Each panel has a thin brown border on either side and a wider brown decorative border at the top and bottom. The top and bottom borders have an intricate design. The panels feature various birds perched on branches and flowers. The birds are depicted in flight or perched on branches. The flowers depicted are pink and red. The bottom third of each panel has a brown section with a small, repeating pattern. The painting appears to be an example of traditional Asian art. The overall composition is symmetrical, with a focus on natural elements.

Artwork details

Date:
late 19th–early 20th century
Medium:
Ten-panel folding screen; ink and color on silk
Culture:
Korea
Dimensions:
598 × 332 px
Museum record:
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