Willows and Bridge
Golden screen with a bridge and trees. The screen consists of six panels. The dominant color is gold. There is a bridge in the center, angled from lower left to upper right. The bridge has white railings. There are several dark trees on either side of the bridge. The trees have curved and twisted trunks and branches. The background has a textured, mottled appearance. The edges of the screen have a thin, darker border. The artwork is titled "Willows and Bridge" by an unknown artist.
Artwork Details
- Date
- early 17th century
- Medium
- Pair of six-panel folding screens; ink, color, copper, gold, and gold leaf on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 296 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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