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Bird Near Water (from Album of Studies by Modern Artists, no. 62)

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a painting of a bird standing near water. The painting depicts a white and brown bird. The bird stands on a rock protruding from the water on the right side, facing left. The bird has a white head, neck, and breast, with brown wings. The water is painted in shades of brown with ripples. The background is a brownish-brown color with darker marks suggesting hills or mountains. The painting has a border around it that is light brown with a decorative pattern.

Artwork Details

Medium
Albun leaf; ink and color on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 622 px
Public Domain
Yes
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