Bird on a Plum Tree
Data
| Artist | Attributed to Qian Xuan |
|---|---|
| Period | China, Southern Song - Yuan dynasty, 13th century |
| Materials and techniques | Hanging scroll, colour on silk |
| Size | 25.7×25.7 |
Explanation
Among the bird-and-flower painting during the Song and Yuan dynasties in China, there is a style that emphasizes ink outlines and pale color washes. This work uses light color washes to depict a bird aiming for a bee, while sharp and accurate ink outlines are used for the plum branches and bamboo leaves. The tense moment of preying on a bee is captured magnificently.