Cicada 1852

tree

natural stone pattern

snowscape

3d printed part

sculpture

asian-art

white palette

carved into stone

underpainting

china

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"Cicada" is a delicate fan painting by Wu Xizai, a prominent Chinese artist of the 19th century. Created in 1852, the artwork showcases Wu's mastery of ink and wash technique, portraying a delicate cicada perched on a branch amidst a flurry of leaves. The composition is reminiscent of traditional Chinese landscape painting, emphasizing a sense of tranquility and connection with nature. The fan painting is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.