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Owl and Two Swallows

Utagawa Toyohiro

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The artwork titled "Owl and Two Swallows" by Utagawa Toyohiro depicts an owl perched on a tree branch, accompanied by two swallows. The owl is positioned on the right side of the image, facing forward and slightly to the left, with its body turned to the right. The owl has distinctive ear tufts and a round head, with a large beak. Its feathers are detailed with various patterns and textures. The owl sits on a gnarled tree branch that extends from the bottom center to the right side of the image. Two swallows are present; one flies in the top-left corner with its wings spread, while the other flies below the owl, near the bottom of the image. The background of the artwork features a light brown or beige color, resembling aged paper. A red seal is located on the left side of the image.

Artwork Details

Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
419 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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