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Two Egrets and Lotus

Sakai Hōitsu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two white egrets standing in shallow water, one slightly behind and to the right of the other. The egrets have long necks and legs. A plant with long thin leaves is to the left. The background fades from darker at the top to lighter at the bottom. The image has a tan border with a decorative pattern at the top and bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
1761–1828
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink on silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
412 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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