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Ink Bamboo
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This deceptively simple composition features two upright stalks of bamboo with leafy stems extended to fill the silk. The painter sensitively balanced ink tones and brushstrokes. The leaves that cross in front of other leaves are outlined in clear silk.
| Artist / Maker | China, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279) |
|---|---|
| Date | 1200s |
| Culture / Origin | China, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279) |
| Medium | hanging scroll; ink on silk |
| Dimensions | Image: 91.2 x 39.8 cm (35 7/8 x 15 11/16 in.); Overall: 172.7 x 57.2 cm (68 x 22 1/2 in.) |
| Department | Chinese Art |
| Type | Painting |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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