

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
- View original
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