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Gray Heron (Aosagi) and Mizu-aoi Plant

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A gray heron in profile stands in shallow water with foliage on the right, drawn in black and gray. A thin black frame borders the image, on a beige background. Chinese text is visible in the top right and on the left. The image has a beige border, with a rough edge on the left and right sides.

Artwork Details

Date
1857
Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
444 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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