A Hundred Sparrows in a Lofty Grove
1506
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1506
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows sparrows playing in a forest with trees, grass, and a waterfall. The sparrows are doing different things, like flying and perching. The artist painted them with quick brushstrokes, which makes them look like they're moving. The sparrows in this painting are special because they represent regular people in Chinese society. They're not like the noble birds that symbolize wealthy or important people. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Lin Liang (Chinese, 1416–1480).
