

The painting depicts two white egrets perched on a dark brown tree branch. The egrets are positioned on the left side, one standing and one sitting with its head tucked under its wing. The branch extends from the bottom-left corner to the center-right, with some smaller twigs and leaves hanging down from it. In the background, a large gray moon is visible. The painting features a mix of black, white, and gray colors, with a red seal or stamp in the bottom-right corner. The artwork is framed by a thin gold border.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1887
- Medium
- Album leaf; ink and color on silk
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 477 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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