

A serene landscape painting on beige paper, titled "Egrets in a Lotus Pond" by Yamamoto Baiitsu, featuring numerous white egrets standing among numerous green lotus leaves on a pond's surface. The egrets are scattered throughout the pond, with some standing still and others flying. A few pink lotus flowers are visible among the leaves. In the background, a line of vegetation stretches across the top of the painting. To the left, a vertical line of black Japanese calligraphy and a small red square seal are visible. The overall scene depicts a peaceful and natural setting.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1852
- Medium
- Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 271 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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