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Eagle Attacking Fish

Kawanabe Kyōsai 河鍋暁斎

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a monochromatic painting of a large bird of prey attacking a fish. The bird has dark and light brown feathers with a white underbelly. Its wings are spread wide, with the left wing higher than the right. The bird's talons are extended towards a fish. The fish has a large eye and appears to be a koi or similar species. The background features a wave design in shades of gray and white, suggesting water. Some darker areas resembling rocks or land are visible. A vertical line of Japanese characters is on the top left, accompanied by a red seal. The painting is framed by a thin gold border.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1887
Medium
Album leaf; ink and color on silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
474 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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