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Waterfall and Maple Tree

Kano Seisen’in

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Vertical rectangular painting on beige background, framed with light blue and brown patterned border. Waterfall on right side, white and light gray, with water cascading down, partially obscured by dark gray mist. Tree with pink flowers and dark brown branches on left side, flowers blooming, some petals fallen. Mountain or hill in background, covered in mist, with small section of green visible. Some dark gray birds flying in distance. Brown and gold patterned bands at top and bottom. Vertical black lines on either side.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
356 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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