Two Chicks, c. 1694, Zhu Da, Chinese, 1626-1705, 35 1/16 x 15 3/4 in. (89.06 x 40.01 cm) (image), Ink on paper, China, 17th-18th century, Zhu Da, also known as Bada Shanren, often expressed complex ideas using simple images. It is likely that these quickly rendered chicks express the artist's loyalty to the former Ming dynasty, while indicating his contempt for the ruling Manchus. Zhu Da saw himself as being in, but not part of, the society around him. With his imperial lineage eradicated by the conquering Manchus, he was unable to submit to the foreign rulers.

Two Chicks, c. 1694, Zhu Da, Chinese, 1626-1705, 35 1/16 x 15 3/4 in. (89.06 x 40.01 cm) (image), Ink on paper, China, 17th-18th century, Zhu Da, also known as Bada Shanren, often expressed complex ideas using simple images. It is likely that these quickly rendered chicks express the artist's loyalty to the former Ming dynasty, while indicating his contempt for the ruling Manchus. Zhu Da saw himself as being in, but not part of, the society around him. With his imperial lineage eradicated by the conquering Manchus, he was unable to submit to the foreign rulers.

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