

Fairy and Crane
The painting depicts a woman and a crane on a tree branch. The woman wears a blue and orange dress with a black hair bun. She stands on a branch, holding a long object in her right hand. A white crane stands beside her. The branch has green leaves and white flowers. A large tree trunk is on the right side. The background features a beige sky with blue clouds, a yellow sun, and a tree with red flowers.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 18th century
- Medium
- Silk embroidery with with pearls and coral beads on silk satin
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 385 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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