Flycatcher and Loquats
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From the collection of National Palace Museum
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From the collection of National Palace Museum
Flycatcher and Loquats is an unspecified by Xu Chongsi, held at National Palace Museum.
This painting features two circular images on a beige background. The left circle contains Chinese characters in black ink, while the right circle depicts a bird perched on a branch with leaves and fruit. The bird is rendered in shades of brown and black. A small, rectangular piece of paper with Chinese writing is placed to the right of the circles. The overall design is simple yet elegant, with a focus on the natural world. If you're interested in exploring more works that feature floral motifs, consider checking out the artist Xu Chongsi.
This artist painted delicate ink-and-wash scenes of plants and small animals, a tradition that goes back centuries in Chinese art.
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