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Two Birds Perched on a Flowering Rose Bush

Ren Yi (Ren Bonian)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

This artwork features two small birds with brown bodies and white markings on their faces and chests. The birds are perched on a flowering rose bush with pink flowers and green leaves against a light brown background. The bush has several branches and appears to be supported by bamboo poles. There are two red stamps and several lines of black Chinese characters in the top corners of the artwork. The artwork sits on a white and beige patterned surface.

Artwork Details

Date
late 19th century
Medium
Album leaf; ink and color on paper
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 597 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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