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Birds in a Banana Tree

Xu Wei (Hs

Artwork Details

Birds in a Banana Tree
1521-1593
Xu Wei (Hs
ink and color on paper
43 ¾ in x 22 ¾ in (111.13 cm x 57.78 cm)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. C.D. Carter
1970/2.154

Description

Subject Matter:

Bird and flower (banana plant and birds)

Physical Description:

A banana plant is shown with long and lush leaves. Behind it is a rock with grass growing from it. Three birds rest on the rock and the leaves of the banana tree. On the right-hand top lies the calligraphic inscription wrtten by the artist, along with his signature and seals.

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