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Two Cranes

Hokusai School

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of two cranes. The cranes are standing. One crane is behind the other. The front crane's body is facing left. The front crane's head is turned to the right, looking at the other crane. The back crane's body is facing right. The back crane's head is turned to the left, looking at the other crane. The cranes have long necks. The cranes have long legs. The cranes have large feet. The back crane's wing is spread. There are grasses at the bottom. The background is plain. The artwork is by Hokusai School, titled "Two Cranes".

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Unmounted painting; ink and watercolor on paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
452 × 624 px
Museum record:
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