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Hawk Holding a Small Bird

Okada Baison

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gray background. A large bird of prey holding a smaller bird in its talons. The bird of prey faces left with wings spread, flying; white belly, dark wings and tail; yellow markings around eye. The smaller bird has a brown head, white eye, brown and white body. A tree branch with pine needles and snow at top right.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1891–92
Medium
Album leaf; ink and color on silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
474 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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