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Phoenix Flying Over a Paulownia Tree

Isoda Koryūsai

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A long, narrow vertical image on beige background. A large bird with orange and black feathers on back and wings and white feathers on chest flies to left. Bird's wings spread; one wing lower than other. Head and top of body cut off at top. Beak open. Clawed feet extended. Black tree branch with leaves and white flowers on right. Tree branch extends from bottom to top right, then curves to left at top. Several small clouds on left.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1770
Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
116 × 623 px
Public Domain
Yes
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