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Insects and Bamboo
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This painting represents a microcosm (a world in small) of the Jiangnan ecosystem: while the bush cricket feeds on bamboo, the male widow-skimmer dragonfly is a predator of small insects like mosquitos. Mosquitoes, abundant in late summer and early autumn, suggest the fall season.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Southern Song dynasty (1127–1279) |
|---|---|
| Date | 1200s |
| Culture / Origin | China, Southern Song dynasty (1127–1279) |
| Medium | Album leaf; ink and light color on silk |
| Dimensions | Image: 23.8 x 25.6 cm (9 3/8 x 10 1/16 in.) |
| Department | Chinese Art |
| Type | Painting |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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