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Rooster in a Storm

Sō Shizan

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a rooster standing on a rocky surface, surrounded by a dark brown border with a gold pattern. The rooster has a red face, white and black neck feathers, and blue and black body feathers. The background shows a beige color with some greenery, including bamboo, and blue and white flowers. The rooster is positioned in the center, facing left. The overall scene includes a vertical line of Japanese characters to the right of the rooster.

Artwork Details

Date
1783
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink, color, and gold on silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
300 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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