Sujet
Squirrel on a Pine Branch, 1500s. Creator: Song Tian (Chinese, active 1300s).
Légende
Squirrel on a Pine Branch, 1500s. The squirrel on this pine tree branch glances toward a flying insect, the animal?s curiosity giving the scene an almost humorous note. Although the painting is executed in monochrome ink and the evergreen pine does not indicate a season, the activity of the squirrel and the insect suggest a warm season, other than winter. Squirrels do not hibernate, but leave their nests as soon as temperatures rise and the snow melts. Paintings by Song Tian are rare; the museum is thus in a fortunate position to collect one of the artist?s few extant works.
Crédit
Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art
Notre référence
HRM19G07_183
Model release
NA
Property release
NA
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
94,1Mo (7,8Mo) / 66,2cm x 35,6cm / 7823 x 4206 (300dpi)