

The painting depicts a pheasant caught by a snake. The pheasant is on the left side of the image, facing left. It has a black head and neck with a red face. Its body is covered in white and brown feathers with intricate patterns. The pheasant's tail feathers are spread out behind it. A snake wraps around the pheasant's body, its head not visible. The background is a light brown color with some grass and bamboo leaves. There are Japanese characters written vertically on the top left side of the image, accompanied by a red seal. The artwork is framed with a thin gold border.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1887
- Medium
- Album leaf; ink and color on silk
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 482 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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