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Birds on Branches

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two birds on a tree branch, one in front of the other. The bird in front is predominantly blue with a greenish-brown back, red around the eye, and a long blue tail. The bird behind has a similar color pattern but with more green and a shorter tail. Both birds are facing left. The branch has no leaves but has small pink flowers and buds. There are more branches with white blossoms on the left. The background is a plain beige color, possibly silk or similar material.

Artwork Details

Medium
Handscroll; ink and color on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
598 × 294 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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