Heron and Willow 18th - 19th century

"Heron and Willow" is a hanging scroll painting by the renowned Japanese artist Sesshū Tōyō, created in the 18th or 19th century. The artwork depicts a heron perched on a willow branch, with the artist's signature prominently displayed in the bottom right corner. Sesshū, known for his masterful ink wash technique, captures the delicate beauty of the bird and its surroundings with a sense of stillness and tranquility. This artwork is a testament to the artist's ability to convey nature's subtle details through the expressive power of ink and brush.