

The image depicts a tree with a thick, twisted trunk and numerous branches featuring sparse leaves, covered with around 20 black crows, some perched and others flying. The tree dominates the right side of the composition. In the background, a reddish sun is visible on the left side, set against a gray sky with hazy trees. The artwork is framed by a thin gold border. The color palette is primarily monochromatic with shades of gray and black, accented by the reddish sun. The scene is rendered in a traditional Japanese style with some written characters on the right side.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1887
- Medium
- Album leaf; ink and color on silk
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 458 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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