A Pair of Peafowl
1495
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1495
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This ink painting shows two peafowl on rocky ground. The male stands tall with bright tail feathers fanned out. The female bows her head below him. Lin Liang used bold brushstrokes and sharp ink contrasts. Wet and dry ink washes create lifelike feathers. The rocks look rough with powerful lines. This style looks close to Yin Hong’s colorful peacock. Check out Lin Liang’s other works at the Cleveland Museum of Art.
