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Blackbird on Wave-Swept Rock

Kano School

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white painting of a blackbird on a rock. The bird is standing on a rock with its head bowed down and its beak close to its body. Its feathers are ruffled. The background is a mottled beige color with some darker shading at the bottom. There are some Japanese characters written vertically on the left side. The painting style is simple with bold brushstrokes.

Artwork Details

Medium
Hanging scroll; ink on silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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