Birds on a Tree with Fruit and Autumn Foliage Qing dynasty (1644–1911); late 17th century 清朝

"Birds on a Tree with Fruit and Autumn Foliage" is a late 17th-century Chinese painting by Jiang Hong, depicting a delicate branch laden with fruit and autumn leaves, two birds perched among them, and a rocky outcropping with flowering plants. The painting, a hanging scroll, is a beautiful example of the refined brushwork and precise detail characteristic of Jiang Hong's work, highlighting the delicate beauty of nature in a minimalist style. The artwork is housed at The Art Institute of Chicago.