Bird and Wisteria

Song Guangbao

Qing dynasty (1644-1912), Mid 19th century

Titles Bird and Wisteria (Proper)
Artist Song Guangbao, Chinese, active mid 19th century
Medium ink and color on mica ground paper
Dimensions 8 1/4 x 21 3/4 in. (21 x 55.2 cm)
Credit Line Museum purchase through the bequest of Montie Powell McDonnell, 1988.82.100
Work Type fan painting
Classification Paintings

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