Bird on a Flowering Branch
The painting "Bird on a Flowering Branch" by an unknown artist depicts a small bird perched on a branch. The bird has a gray head, a yellow belly, and wings and tail that are shades of gray and blue. The branch the bird is sitting on has green leaves and pink flowers. There are also some Chinese characters written in black ink on the right side of the painting. The background of the painting is a light beige color with some darker spots and stains. The painting appears to be on a piece of aged paper that has been folded in the middle.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Polychrome woodblock print; ink and color on paper
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 600 × 481 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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