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Crane and Sun

Hokusai School

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white painting of a flying crane. The bird has its wings spread and is flying to the right. Its body is white with darker feathers on the tips of the wings and tail. A small island or mountain is in the background. The painting style is traditional Japanese. The background has horizontal brushstrokes. A large portion of the image has a light gray color. The painting is titled "Crane and Sun" and attributed to the Hokusai School.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Unmounted painting; ink and watercolor on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 442 px
Public Domain
Yes
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