Artwork preview

Swallows by a Waterfall

Kawanabe Kyōsai 河鍋暁斎

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A black and white painting of three dark-colored birds with light-colored chests and beady eyes on and near a rocky outcropping with some plants. A waterfall cascades down behind them on the left side. One bird flies to the left with wings outstretched. Two other birds are perched. One is behind the other. They are facing left. A small red stamp is on a rock near the bottom-right corner. The background has gray and white hues. The painting is bordered with gold.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1887
Medium
Album leaf; ink and color on silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
458 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original
Palette