Who painted Pair of Ducks on a Flowering Apricot Tree?

Pair of Ducks on a Flowering Apricot Tree was painted by Wu Bin in 1606.

Where can I see Pair of Ducks on a Flowering Apricot Tree?

Pair of Ducks on a Flowering Apricot Tree is held by National Palace Museum.

What movement is Pair of Ducks on a Flowering Apricot Tree?

Pair of Ducks on a Flowering Apricot Tree is associated with Ming dynasty painting.

Artwork

Pair of Ducks on a Flowering Apricot Tree

Wu Bin , 1606

Pair of Ducks on a Flowering Apricot Tree is an unspecified painting by the Ming dynasty painting artist Wu Bin. It dates from 1606 and is held in the collection of the National Palace Museum.

About this work

Overview

Pair of Ducks on a Flowering Apricot Tree, created circa 1606 by Wu Bin, is a meticulously detailed painting housed in the National Palace Museum.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene scene of a duck pair perched on a branch of a flowering apricot tree, with one duck facing the other, set against a light-brown background that enhances the vividness of the subjects.

Technique & Style

Characterized by meticulous attention to detail, the work features small, clearly discernible white and pink flowers on the tree, and realistic renderings of the ducks. Chinese characters are inscribed in the top-right corner, adding an element of traditional calligraphy to the piece.

History & Provenance

Created in 1606, the painting is attributed to Wu Bin and is currently part of the collection at the National Palace Museum.