The image shows an open book with two pages featuring illustrations of cranes in various poses. The pages are yellowed with age. Each page contains a rectangular drawing of 10 cranes in different positions. The cranes are depicted in gray with red markings on their heads. The cranes are shown in various poses, including flying, standing, and bending. The illustrations are done in a simple line drawing style. The pages are separated by a small gap in the middle. The book appears to be an illustrated book by Katsushika Hokusai.
Artwork details
- Medium:
- Ink on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 599 × 482 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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