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Japanese Drawing

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Japanese Drawing by Ohara Koson: A traditional Japanese-style drawing on aged paper with a beige background. The drawing features three small birds, two on the left perched on a branch with leaves, and one on the right on a separate branch. The birds are rendered in shades of brown, gray, and white. The leaves and branches are drawn in various shades of brown. A vertical line of Japanese text and a small red seal are on the right side. A black object, possibly a frame, is partially visible on the right edge. The paper has visible creases and stains.

Artwork details

Date:
early 19th century
Medium:
On paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 409 px
Museum record:
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