

Four brown and gray sparrows in flight, depicted from below, on a beige background. Three sparrows are positioned near the center and one on the left. The central birds have their wings spread and appear to be moving in a circular motion. Their wings are rendered with brown and gray brushstrokes. The birds have dark brown heads, light-colored chests, and dark spots on their backs. A vertical line of black Japanese characters is in the top-right corner. The artwork appears to be an aged print with visible wear and tear. The title is "Sparrows" and the artist is Katsushika Hokusai.
Artwork details
- Date:
- ca. 1825
- Medium:
- Sketch for a woodblock print; ink and color on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 598 × 368 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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