DETAILS
- Artist
- Bada Shanren
- Date
- 1681
- Location
- Princeton Art Museum
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THE ARTIST
Bada Shanren
Bada Shanren, a descendant of the Ming imperial family, channeled the turmoil of dynastic change into his expressive paintings and calligraphy, often depicting solitary birds and fish.
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