明 佚名 仿林良 喜上梅梢圖 軸|Birds Amidst Blossoming Plum and Bamboo
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Dimensions
40 15/16 x 18 11/16 in. (104 x 47.4 cm)
Classification
Paintings
Culture & Period
China · Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
Department
Asian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Purchase, C. C. Wang Gift, 2002
Accession Number
2002.296
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About this artwork
"明 佚名 仿林良 喜上梅梢圖 軸|Birds Amidst Blossoming Plum and Bamboo" by Lin Liang, created in 1416–1480, is executed in hanging scroll; ink and color on silk. This paintings belongs to the Metropolitan Museum's Asian Art collection. The work measures 40 15/16 x 18 11/16 in. (104 x 47.4 cm). It originates from China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644). The artwork entered the museum's collection through purchase, c. c. wang gift, 2002.
Art Historical Context
This exquisite hanging scroll, titled *Birds Amidst Bloming Plum and Bamboo*喜上梅梢圖), is a Ming dynasty (1368–1644) masterpiece attributed to an anonymous artist emulating the style of Lin Liang, a celebrated 15th-century court painter for his lively bird-and-flower compositions. Lin Liang, active around 1416–1480, revolutionized the genre with his bold, expressive brushwork—often using fluid ink washes and vibrant colors without rigid outlines, evoking a sense of spontaneous vitality. This imitation captures that spirit, showcasing birds perched joyfully among plum blossoms and bamboo stalks. ...