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Leaf from the Ten Bamboo Studio Manual of Painting and Calligraphy

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The painting depicts a bird flying low over water, surrounded by large leaves and stems. The artwork is rendered in black ink on a beige background, with a red seal in the bottom-left corner. The bird has its wings spread, appearing to skim the surface of the water. The leaves and stems are large and prominent, with visible veins. The background of the painting features wavy lines indicating water and a small section of land or rocks in the distance. A small circular mark is visible in the bottom-right corner. The overall composition suggests a serene natural scene. The title of the work is "Leaf from the Ten Bamboo Studio Manual of Painting and Calligraphy" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
first edition printed in 1633
Medium
Individual leaf from a printed book; ink and color on paper
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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