桃に鶴図|Flowers and Birds
The Met
Artist: Taki Katei(Japanese, 1830–1901)
Date: 19th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Album of twelve leaves; ink and color on silk
Dimensions: Each painting: 10 x 12 in. (25.4 x 30.5 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Harold B. Bilsky, 1975
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A white crane with an open beak stands in swirling water beside a blossoming tree with fruits
Detailed Description
The artwork depicts a large white crane standing in swirling water, positioned slightly right of center. The crane faces left, its long neck extended and its beak open. Its body is primarily white, with layered feathers indicated by light brown outlines. The tips of its wings are dark gray to black. A small red patch is visible on its head, and its eye is a small black dot. The water around the crane is rendered with numerous light gray, wavy lines that create a sense of movement and depth, particularly around the crane's legs and the rocky outcrop in the lower left. This rock is dark gray and black, with textured brushstrokes. To the right of the crane, a dark, textured tree trunk rises vertically, its bark depicted with rough, dark brushstrokes. Branches extend from the tree, reaching over the crane. These branches bear small clusters of pink blossoms with yellow centers, green leaves, and several round, peach-like fruits with reddish-orange and yellow hues. The background is a plain, light cream or off-white color. In the upper right corner, there is dark calligraphic text and a square red seal.
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