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Birds Pursued by an Eagle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown background painting of five birds flying from a tree. A flowering tree branch with green leaves and white flowers extends from the bottom right corner. The birds are flying to the left; one large white bird in the center, two smaller dark birds below and to the left, and two larger birds above. The top bird has brown feathers. Dark mountain peaks are at the bottom. Title: Birds Pursued by an Eagle. Artist: Ohara Koson.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th century
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
376 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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