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Mynah and Bamboo, by Ren Yi, unspecified, 1896

Mynah and Bamboo

Ren Yi

1896

unspecified

From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago

Dominant colour

Overview

Mynah and Bamboo is a 1896 unspecified by Ren Yi, held at Art Institute of Chicago.

Who painted this?
Ren Yi
When & what style?
1896
Where can I see it?
Art Institute of Chicago

About this work

The painting depicts a serene scene featuring a bird perched on a bamboo branch, with its feathers rendered in dark tones. The bird's body is positioned facing left, with its head turned to the right, as if gazing at something in the distance. The bamboo branch is depicted in a lighter shade, with subtle hints of green, and is adorned with a few leaves. In the background, a soft, grayish-white hue dominates the scene. A vertical line of Chinese characters is visible on the right side of the painting, adding an air of mystery to the composition. The overall atmosphere of the painting exudes a sense of calmness and tranquility. If you're interested in exploring more works by this artist, you might want to look up Ren Bonian.

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