

The painting depicts three birds perched on a branch. The birds are predominantly gray with white and black markings on their heads and brown accents on their necks. Their tails are black and long. The branch is painted with dark gray and black brushstrokes. The background of the painting is a light beige color with some darker gray brushstrokes. There is a signature in black ink and a small red seal to the right of the birds. 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
- 478 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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