Artwork preview

Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The piece by artist Chen Xuezhi features a fabric design with a beige background. The design includes birds and flowers. The birds have brown, blue and white feathers. There are four birds flying in different directions, each with visible wings and tails. The birds appear to be surrounded by branches and pink flowers. The overall design is symmetrical. The image is framed by a beige border.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
562 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original
Palette