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River Scene with Birds and Bamboo

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The painting depicts a landscape with a river scene. The background is brown. On the left side, a bare tree with red blossoms and a blue bird sits on a branch. A second tree with sparse branches is behind. The ground slopes down to a body of water on the right. Green and brown hues are used to depict the ground. Several white birds are scattered throughout the scene; some stand on the ground while others fly. Small black bushes are scattered throughout the scene. Bamboo stalks are present on the right side.

Artwork Details

Medium
Handscroll; ink and mineral color on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
598 × 282 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette