The painting is executed using washes of black ink on paper, a common technique for both painting and calligraphy in East Asian art. The description below can be used for an eBay listing.
Subject: Depicts a small bird perched on a branch beneath overhanging bamboo leaves. In traditional Chinese culture, bamboo is a symbol of moral integrity and elegance.
Style: Freehand (xieyi) ink painting style, characterized by expressive brushwork.
Artist Signature: Signed vertically in ink "EMILIA Baer" on the left side, with two traditional red artist's seals ("chops").
Origin: The style and use of seals suggest East Asian origin (Chinese or Japanese Sumi-e style).
