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Leaf from the Ten Bamboo Studio Manual of Painting and Calligraphy

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is a painting on a beige background, depicting a bird perched on a branch. The bird is on the right side, facing left. It has a white head and breast with black spots, blue tail feathers, and orange on its wings and under its beak. Below and to the left of the bird is a pink flower with green leaves and a long branch. To the right of the bird are gray rocks with green and orange details and a branch with green leaves extends from the top right corner. There is a small red seal or stamp on the top left. The painting appears to be done in a traditional Asian style, with bold lines and vibrant colors. The overall composition is simple yet elegant, with a focus on the bird and the flower. The title of the painting 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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