Artwork
Birds on a Peach Branch
Birds on a Peach Branch is an unspecified painting by the Song dynasty painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1104 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1985.367
- Credit line
- The Kelvin Smith Collection, given by Mrs. Kelvin Smith
About this work
Overview
The painting 'Birds on a Peach Branch' depicts a serene scene of two birds perched on a branch with peaches and leaves against a warm brown background.
Subject & Meaning
The work captures a tranquil moment, featuring birds and a branch with ripening peaches, conveying a sense of stillness and calm.
Technique & Style
The birds are rendered with simplicity, yet display detailed feathers and beaks, while the background is a simple, warm brown circle, suggesting a distinctive artistic style.
Artist & collection
