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Waxwings, Cherry Blossoms, and Bamboo

Kiyohara Yukinobu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Vertical painting on beige background with green and gold decorative border. Four waxwings depicted in flight among white cherry blossoms and bamboo. Birds are white with grey accents. Blossoms and leaves are rendered in black ink with white highlights. Artist's signature visible in bottom-right corner. Title "Waxwings, Cherry Blossoms, and Bamboo" by Kiyohara Yukinobu.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th century
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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