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明武宗畫哈叭驚蟬圖 軸, by Unknown, unspecified, 1850

明武宗畫哈叭驚蟬圖 軸

Unknown

1850

unspecified

silk

From the collection of National Palace Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

明武宗畫哈叭驚蟬圖 軸 is a 1850 unspecified by Unknown, held at National Palace Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1850
Where can I see it?
National Palace Museum

About this work

The painting depicts a small dog standing on a grassy area, gazing upwards at a dragonfly in flight. The dog is positioned near the bottom right corner of the image, with its head tilted back and mouth open. The dragonfly is centered in the image, hovering above the dog's head. In the top left corner, a tree branch with leaves extends into the image. The background of the painting is a light brown color, with subtle shading and texture visible in the grass and tree branch. A small red stamp is visible in the top right corner of the image, although its meaning is unclear. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of serenity and tranquility, with the dog and dragonfly seemingly lost in their own little world. The National Palace Museum is home to this beautiful piece of art.

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