A Bird (孤鳥)

This Chinese painting, titled "A Bird," uses concise and lively brushstrokes to depict a small bird perched on a rock. The artist employs traditional ink wash techniques, capturing the bird's posture and spirit precisely through varying shades of ink. The bird's body outline and feathers are sketched with a few simple strokes, showcasing both the bird's agility and the inherent simplicity of ink painting. The rock and bamboo branches in the painting are expressed with similarly minimalist brushstrokes, creating a contrast that highlights the bird as the focal point. Despite its simplicity, the entire composition is full of vitality and rhythm. The calligraphy in the upper right corner is the artist's signature.