Crow on Cherry Branch

Artist Genki Komai (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

Status

Not on view