

The image depicts a painting titled "Chidori Birds" by Katsushika Hokusai. The painting features a wavy sea in shades of blue and gray with white highlights. The waves are depicted in a stylized manner with smooth curves and rounded crests. Three white birds with blue and black tail feathers and beaks are flying low over the waves. The birds have their wings tucked in and appear to be landing or taking off. The background shows a hazy horizon with trees and a cloudy sky. The painting has a beige border around the edges and a predominantly muted color palette. The overall style is traditional Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock printing. The composition is simple yet dynamic, with the birds interacting with the waves.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 18th–19th century
- Medium
- Ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 398 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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