Hummingbird18th century[]Hanging scroll: ink and colors on dark-colored silkOne of a pair (cf. 75.058.013) of paintings that depicts the subject of birds and flowers. Later examples of a popular theme firmly established by the 12th century Southern Song Academy. Two ducks swim close to shore, where grasses, plants, flowers and a peony plant grow. Several of the peonies are in fuull bloom. A hummingbird is perched near the top of a stalk sprung forth from perhaps a reed-like plant. Bright colors and decorative details are added to fine line drawings.com.gallerysystems.emuseum.core.entities.Classification@5fhttps://emuseum.cornell.edu/objects/37621/rdf