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Two hawks in a thicket

Lin Liang

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The painting depicts two hawks perched on a tree branch surrounded by foliage. The hawks are rendered in shades of brown and gray, with detailed feathers. One hawk faces left, while the other faces right. They sit among thin tree branches and leaves. The background is a muted brown color. The artwork is titled "Two hawks in a thicket" and created by Lin Liang.

Artwork details

Date:
mid- 15th century
Medium:
Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
358 × 625 px
Museum record:
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