Plevieren in vlucht c. 1880 - 1919

"Plevieren in vlucht" (c. 1880-1919) is a hanging scroll by Japanese artist Suzuki Kason (1860-1919) housed in the Rijksmuseum. The work depicts a flock of birds in flight, rendered in a delicate and minimalist style that is characteristic of Kason's later period. The painting is composed of a single, fan-shaped panel that is mounted on a plain, light-colored scroll. The birds are depicted in a simple, almost abstract manner, with just a few lines and strokes of ink to capture their form and movement. The background is equally sparse, with just a hint of sky and a few wispy clouds. The overall effect is one of calm and tranquility, as if the birds are soaring effortlessly through the air.