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Crow and Willow Tree

Kawanabe Kyōsai 河鍋暁斎

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black crow in mid-flight with wings spread, beak open, and one leg extended downward. The crow is positioned centrally, occupying most of the space. The background is a light gray-beige color. There are several gray leaves and branches in the top-left and bottom-right corners. A vertical line of black Japanese characters is on the right side, accompanied by a red seal below. The artwork has a thin gold border around the edges.

Artwork Details

Date
November 1887
Medium
Album leaf; ink and color on silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
462 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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