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Leaf from the Ten Bamboo Studio Manual of Painting and Calligraphy

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a black and white painting on a beige background. The painting features two birds perched on a branch. One bird faces the other. The branch extends from the left side and curves upward and to the right. The birds have black and white feathers. A red square seal is located in the bottom-right corner of the painting. There are also some Chinese calligraphy characters in the red seal. In the background, there are some grasses and plants drawn in black ink. The overall composition of the painting is simple yet elegant.

Artwork details

Date:
first edition printed in 1633
Medium:
Individual leaf from a printed book; ink and color on paper
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 399 px
Museum record:
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