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Birds and Flowers of Autumn and Winter

Kano Chikanobu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two rounded rectangular panels side by side, forming a larger rectangular image. Panels are gold with a darker border around the edges of the panels. The two panels are divided into three sections each. Left panel depicts a landscape scene with a tree and birds, a white bird on a branch overhanging water with another white bird in the water. Right panel depicts a landscape scene with flowers and birds; a bird flying and another on a branch overhanging water with a floral arrangement. The background of both panels is gold. The overall image represents "Birds and Flowers of Autumn and Winter" by Kano Chikanobu.

Artwork Details

Date
early 18th century
Medium
Six-panel folding screen; ink and color on silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 284 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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