Birds and Flowers
Artist
Chen Wen Hsi
(Singaporean, born China, 1906 - 1991)
Datemid-20th century
MediumInk and colors on paper
DimensionsUnframed: 13 1/2 × 17 1/2 inches (34.29 × 44.45 cm)
Framed: 17 1/4 × 21 1/4 × 1 inches (43.82 × 53.98 × 2.54 cm)
Framed: 17 1/4 × 21 1/4 × 1 inches (43.82 × 53.98 × 2.54 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Henry W. Bloch
Object number2000.3.2
SignedMiddle right edge of image: Wenxi zhi mo
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DescriptionA finger painting of three birds at rest on bamboo branches. Another bird is depicted flying on the right side of the composition. Under the bamboo is a tree branch in ink with red plum flowers.CopyrightThis work is copyrighted. Contact the copyright holder for permission to reproduce.
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