Two Sparrows (Round Fan)

Two sparrows poised on ink-washed rocks—where meticulous linework meets airy reserve—hold a single quiet breath within the circle of a round fan.

Executed in the gongbi bird-and-flower manner, the two sparrows are built up with sienna and pale ink washes; their feather patterns are precise yet soft, with alert beaks and eyes. The rocks are expressed in diluted, broken ink, edges gently bled; scattered ink dots read like water traces, opening the surrounding space. Within the circular fan format, the subject sits high and left—one bird higher, one lower—creating a rhythm of rest and exchange, while the wide reserve to the right keeps the breath light and far. Restrained contrasts of cool greys and warm browns yield an atmosphere of quiet intimacy.

Category

Ink · Bird & Flower

Year

1997