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Flowers and Birds

first half of the 14th Century

style of Qian Xuan 錢選

(Chinese, 1235–1307)
Culture
China, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)
Medium
Album leaf; ink and color on paper
Measurements
Image: 29.4 x 28.8 cm (11 9/16 x 11 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
John L. Severance Fund 1970.70
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Location
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An ink and color painting on a square tan leaf depicts blossoming branches arcing from the lower left. Two grayish birds with dark crests perch amidst white flowers and pink buds. The upper bird looks left with its beak open; the lower bird clings to a branch, facing right. Fine, dark-brown lines define the branches, while a small flying insect occupies the lower right corner against the muted, textured background.

Flowers and Birds

first half of the 14th Century

Qian Xuan

(Chinese, 1235–1307)
China, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)

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