Artwork

Bird and Foliage painting

Bird and Foliage painting, by Kyung Bo 한경보 Han, ink, 1991
Bird and Foliage painting, by Kyung Bo 한경보 Han, ink, 1991

Bird and Foliage painting is an ink painting by Kyung Bo 한경보 Han. It dates from 1991 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. Bird and Foliage is an ink painting created by Kyung Bo Han in 1991, held at the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Bird and Foliage is an ink painting created by Kyung Bo Han in 1991, held at the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts birds perched on branches amidst loose, ink-blot leaves, with a predominantly white background and subtle color hints in the shadows.

Technique & Style

The artwork showcases varied ink shades to convey light and dark areas on the leaves, with quick, uneven brushstrokes evoking a sense of spontaneity. Simple bird forms contrast with the intricate, messy branches.

Artist & collection

Artist

Kyung Bo 한경보 Han

Kyung Bo’s ink painting Bird and Foliage (1991) belongs to a living tradition of East Asian brushwork.

Frequently asked questions

Who painted Bird and Foliage painting?

Bird and Foliage painting was painted by Kyung Bo 한경보 Han in 1991.

Where can I see Bird and Foliage painting?

Bird and Foliage painting is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.