

Four sketches of birds and one design for a grotesque mask, mounted together
The image features a collection of five sketches mounted together on a single sheet of aged paper. The top row contains three sketches: - A small bird with a pink breast and black and white wings, facing left, with its beak open. - A rectangular design for a grotesque mask with a beard and mustache. - A tall bird with a rounded body, facing right, and a long neck. The bottom row contains two sketches: - A bird with its head down, facing left, with black and white wings and a pink breast. - Two birds with their heads turned to face each other, both with pink breasts and black and white wings. The background of the image is a yellowed paper with darker spots and stains scattered throughout.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 18th–19th century
- Medium
- Ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 504 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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