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Prunus and Bamboo

Lin Xue

1621

unspecified

From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago

Baroque

Dominant colour

Prunus and Bamboo is a 1621 unspecified by Lin Xue, held at Art Institute of Chicago.

Who painted this?: Lin Xue
When & what style?: 1621
Where can I see it?: Art Institute of Chicago

About this work

This painting shows a delicate branch with blossoms and a few leaves, alongside a bamboo stalk with leaves. The branch and bamboo are depicted in a light color against a lighter background, with some darker shading to suggest depth. The blossoms are drawn with simple, rounded petals and a small center, while the leaves are long and thin with pointed tips. The bamboo stalk is thicker and more textured, with visible nodes and a few stray leaves. The overall effect is one of gentle, natural beauty. To see more works like this, explore the Art Institute of Chicago.

About the artist

Artist

Lin Xue

Lin Xue (Chinese: 林雪), also known by her courtesy name Lin Tiansu (Chinese: 林天素), was a Chinese poet, painter, and calligrapher during the Ming dynasty, noted for her landscape paintings.

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