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清 朱耷 (八大山人) 二鷹圖 軸|Two eagles
清 朱耷 (八大山人) 二鷹圖 軸|Two eagles is an ink painting by the Baroque artist Bada Shanren. It dates from 1702 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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Subject & Meaning
The painting titled “Two Eagles” (二鷹圖) is a hanging scroll executed in ink on paper by the late‑Ming‑early‑Qing master Bada Shanren (Zhu Da) in 1702 in China.
The painting titled “Two Eagles” (二鷹圖) is a hanging scroll executed in ink on paper by the late‑Ming‑early‑Qing master Bada Shanren (Zhu Da) in 1702 in China. It belongs to the landscape genre and depicts a solitary eagle, a subject recorded in the work’s description. The scroll is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection, where it is catalogued under the same title and attributed to Bada Shanren. The work is classified as a painting within the broader corpus of Chinese art.
Technique & Style
The work titled Two Eagles is executed as a hanging scroll using ink on paper, a format typical of Chinese literati painting. Its creation dates to 1702 in China, employing the brush and ink medium characteristic of Bada Shanren’s late style. The composition portrays a single eagle rendered with swift, expressive strokes that emphasize spontaneity and economy of line.
As a hanging scroll, the piece is designed for vertical display, allowing the viewer to unfold the image gradually. The painting is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where it remains part of the museum’s collection of Chinese works.
History & Provenance
Created in 1702 by the artist Bada Shanren (Zhu Da), this hanging scroll ink painting on paper depicts two eagles. The work was produced in China during the Qing dynasty. It is currently held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where it remains located.
The hanging scroll titled Two Eagles, painted by Bada Shanren in 1702, is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The museum’s collection records identify it as part of their holdings, though no specific accession or inventory number is disclosed in the available documentation. No exhibition history for the work is documented in the sources consulted. The painting remains in the museum’s permanent collection, accessible to the public through the institution’s online catalogue.
Overview
Bada Shanren's "Two Eagles," created in 1702, is an ink on paper hanging scroll. This painting features two eagles positioned on a rock, rendered with the artist's distinctive brushwork. It exemplifies the late Qing dynasty master's approach to animal subjects, combining observation with a highly individualistic expressive style. The work reflects the artist's later period, characterized by a refined yet vigorous handling of ink.
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