Painted around 1892 by Xugu, this work pairs crested myna birds with chrysanthemums, a flower long associated in Chinese painting with autumn and scholarly integrity. Xugu, a Buddhist monk who supported himself by selling paintings in Yangzhou, Suzhou, and Shanghai, developed a light, distinctive touch admired for its freshness. The work is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.
Jacquard-woven both sides in soft, durable yarn; insert included.
