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Egrets, Peonies, and Willows

Yamamoto Baiitsu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The artwork titled "Egrets, Peonies, and Willows" by Yamamoto Baiitsu features two white egrets standing in a natural setting. The egrets have long necks and legs. One egret stands behind the other. Their bodies face left and their heads are turned. The background includes a tree with drooping branches, pink peonies, and other foliage. A border surrounds the painting; the inner border is teal and gold, and the outer border is brown. The painting's color palette is primarily composed of shades of beige, white, pink, green, and brown.

Artwork Details

Date
early 19th century
Medium
Hanging scroll; color on silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
374 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette