Paintings after Ancient Masters: A Bird and Peach-Blossom Branch

Chen Hongshou’s “Paintings after Ancient Masters: A Bird and Peach-Blossom Branch” is an album leaf painted with ink and color on silk. Created between 1598 and 1652 during the Ming dynasty.

The painting measures small, typically for an album leaf. It depicts a bird perched on a delicate branch of peach blossoms.

Chen Hongshou was active during the late Ming dynasty. He was known for his intricate detail and ability to capture the essence of his subjects.

Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, Ohio, https://clevelandart.org/art/1979.27.2.14