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Two Birds Perched on a Flowering Rose Bush

late 19th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • 清 任頤 冊頁
  • Title: Two Birds Perched on a Flowering Rose Bush
  • Artist: Ren Yi (Ren Bonian) (Chinese, 1840–1896)
  • Period: Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
  • Date: late 19th century
  • Culture: China
  • Medium: Album leaf; ink and color on paper
  • Dimensions: 10 7/8 x 10 5/8 in. (27.6 x 27.0 cm)
  • Classification: Paintings
  • Credit Line: Bequest of Louisa L. McNeary, 1985
  • Object Number: 1985.131.2
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art
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