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Crow and Reeds by a Stream

Kawanabe Kyōsai 河鍋暁斎

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The painting depicts a black crow perched on a branch. The crow faces right, its head turned slightly towards the viewer. It has a large beak and black feathers with white markings on its face. The crow sits on a branch with sparse leaves and stands in front of tall reeds or grass. A red stamp with Japanese characters and an image of a bird is in the top-right corner. The background features a body of water with gentle ripples. The artwork's color palette is primarily black, white, and gray with gold trim around the edges.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1887
Medium
Album leaf; ink and color on silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
473 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette