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Cranes, Pines, and Bamboo

Ogata Kōrin

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Four-panel screen with a serene landscape painting. The background is beige with darker beige lines forming a grid pattern. A dark green and brown border frames the screen. In the foreground, two cranes, one on the left and one on the right, are prominently featured. The crane on the left faces right with its long neck curved down. The crane on the right faces left with its neck stretched up and to the left, beak pointing upwards. On the right side, a large tree with a thick, brown trunk and green leaves dominates the scene. The tree's branches extend to the top and right. There are several rocks and green and pink flowers around the base. On the left side, a smaller tree with a twisted trunk and green leaves sits on a rock formation with a few pink flowers. The background features a body of water with wavy lines. Green trees are visible in the top left corner. The painting style is traditional Japanese, with bold black outlines and muted colors. The artist's style, Ogata Kōrin, is evident in the composition and design. The title of the piece, "Cranes, Pines, and Bamboo," is reflected in the depiction of cranes, a pine tree, and no visible bamboo.

Artwork Details

Date
early 18th century
Medium
Pair of folding screens; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 388 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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