The painting depicts two birds on a branch. The branch has sparse leaves and several red berries. The bird on the left side of the painting faces right and perches on a lower part of the branch. It has a blue beak, black tail feathers, brown back, orange neck, and white chest. The bird on the right side of the painting is mostly obscured by leaves but also faces right. It sits higher up on the branch than the other bird. It has a blue beak and brown body. The background of the painting is a muted brown color.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 17th century
- Medium:
- Album leaf; ink and color on silk
- Culture:
- China
- Dimensions:
- 600 × 590 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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