Cranes with a pine tree (fragment)
| Accession Nr.: | 72.42.1 |
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| Type: | painting; hanging scroll |
| Date of production: |
14th century
Ming dynasty |
| Place of production: |
| Materials: | silk brocade |
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| Techniques: | ink; mounted; painted |
| Dimensions: | width: 77 cm length: 215 cm rúdvéggel: 82.5 cm |
In spite of their small size, the bird-and-flower paintings are characterised by perfect compositions, fine details, and accurate colouring. In this picture, large pine trees stretch upwards and almost absolutely hide the peaks behind them. The crane is the symbol of longevity in Chinese mythology.