Cranes 1909 - 1910

kamisakasekka

childish illustration

green and blue tone

cool toned green

asian-art

curved letter used

muted green

watercolour illustration

cartoon carciture

green and neutral

green and blue

watercolor

"Cranes" is a 1909-1910 painting by Kamisaka Sekka (1866-1942), renowned for his refined and detailed depictions of Japanese flora and fauna. The artwork showcases three graceful white cranes perched among lush pine branches, their red crowns and black wing feathers starkly contrasting against the delicate green foliage and light beige background. Sekka's precise brushwork and minimalist composition capture the elegance and serenity of these majestic birds, embodying the traditional Japanese appreciation for natural beauty and symbolism.