Black and white drawing of a sea turtle swimming left. The turtle's head and front flippers are visible above the water. The turtle's shell has a geometric pattern. The turtle is surrounded by flowing lines that suggest movement in the water. The background is a plain beige color with a slightly darker border around the edges.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 18th–19th century
- Medium
- Ink on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 459 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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