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Ducks and Reeds

Kano Tan'yū

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a painting of ducks and reeds. The painting features a group of ducks, approximately seven, with white bodies and black spots on their backs, facing left. Some ducks have their heads down, while others have their heads up. The ducks are positioned in front of reeds. The background of the painting is a light brown color, with a darker brown border around the edges. The artist's signature appears in the bottom-right corner, written in black and red ink. The overall style of the painting suggests it is a traditional Japanese artwork.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1650
Medium:
Album leaf; ink on paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 485 px
Museum record:
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