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Pheasant and camellia shrub

Lü Ji

1550

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum of China

Ming Painting Renaissance Floral

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Pheasant and camellia shrub is a 1550 unspecified by Lü Ji, a Ming Painting work, held at National Museum of China.

Who painted this?: Lü Ji
When & what style?: 1550 · Ming Painting
Where can I see it?: National Museum of China

About this work

This painting shows a pheasant perched on a rock, facing right. The bird has a green head, white neck, and brown body with white spots. It's surrounded by a camellia shrub with red flowers and green leaves. The background is a warm, golden color. A closer look reveals delicate details in the bird's feathers and the flowers. The artist's use of color and texture brings the scene to life. If you like this painting, you might want to explore more works by the artist, Lü Ji.