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Parrot on Branch of Blossoming Tree

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a green parrot perched on a blossoming tree branch. The parrot is green with a black head, red underwing, and orange beak and cheek patch. The parrot faces right, its body angled slightly toward the viewer. The branch under the parrot has white flowers with pink centers and purple buds. The branch extends to the left and right, with more flowers and buds. The background is brown with rounded corners. The image has a small red seal or stamp in the bottom-right corner. The image is surrounded by a white border.

Artwork Details

Medium
Fan mounted as an album leaf; ink and color on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 560 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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