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Image Not Available for Crow on Cherry Branch
Crow on Cherry Branch
Image Not Available for Crow on Cherry Branch

Crow on Cherry Branch

Artist (Japanese, 1747 - 1797)
Place of ManufactureAsia
Mediumink, light colours
DimensionsOverall: 98 x 35.2 cm
ClassificationsFINE ART
Credit LineGiven in memory of George O. Wiggan by Bunzo Nakanishi
Object number1986.013.001
DescriptionA large black bird (crow?) is sitting in profile, facing left, on a cherry branch with white blossoms. The branch zigzags from upper right to lower left & then to lower right. Broad sweeps of pale ink run in a diagonal fashion from upper left to lower right suggesting wind & maybe rain
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