Album of Miscellaneous Subjects, Leaf 9

Ravens gather in ancient trees at sunset, in a quiet album leaf by Fan Qi from the early 1650s.

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About this artwork

This leaf from Fan Qi's album of miscellaneous subjects was painted in ink and colour on silk in China in the early 1650s, during the Qing dynasty. A colophon by Zhou Yi accompanies the image. It describes old trees catching the slanting light of the setting sun, with chilly ravens circling their branches. The leader of the flock judges it a good place to rest as evening brings them home. Zhou Yi calls them filial crows, who feed their young with compassion, and he closes with the wish that people everywhere might be the same, so that fine talent would flourish.

On your wall: Its trees, birds and evening mood suit a study, reading corner or quiet hallway, where a thoughtful, nature-inspired picture can be enjoyed at close range.

Title: Album of Miscellaneous Subjects, Leaf 9
Artist: Fan Qi
Style: Floral & botanical
Shape: Landscape

Public domain (CC0). Image courtesy of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Text based on Cleveland Museum of Art (CC0).

Fan Qi Floral & botanical

Canvas and printing

Printed on canvas and stretched over a 2 cm FSC-certified wooden frame, with the image wrapping around the edges. Framed versions sit in a wooden floater frame in black, natural or dark wood.

Delivery and returns

Every canvas is printed to order by our partner in Germany: framed canvases arrive in 6–11 working days, unframed ones in 7–12 working days. Delivery is free in Switzerland on orders from CHF 99. We also deliver to the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and many more countries, printed close to you where possible. You can return an undamaged canvas within 14 days. See delivery and returns.