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A Hundred Sparrows in a Lofty Grove
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Sparrows engaged in all kinds of activities frolic amid leafy branches, blades of grass, rocks, and a waterfall. As our eyes move over the scroll, the artist engages us in enjoying the sparrows’ carefree movements in a natural setting. <br><br>The charming birds were painted from close observation in swift and fluent brushstrokes. Sparrows are a common bird and in Chinese painting they often represent the commoner in human society as opposed to the noble pheasant or peacock representative of the ruling class.
| Artist / Maker | Lin Liang |
|---|---|
| Date | 1368–1644 |
| Culture / Origin | China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644) |
| Medium | handscroll; ink on silk |
| Dimensions | Overall: 28.6 x 498.2 cm (11 1/4 x 196 1/8 in.) |
| Department | Chinese Art |
| Type | Painting |
About the Artist
BiographyLin Liang (1415) — Chinese artist (1436-1500).Lin Liang worked as court painter and is associated with Ming dynasty. Born in Nanhai District in 1415.Disciplinescourt painterBorn1415, Nanhai DistrictNationalityMing dynastySources: Wikidata · Wikipedia Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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