Ducks and Reeds 1640 - 1650

"Ducks and Reeds" is a 17th-century ink painting by Kano Tan'yū, a renowned Japanese artist of the Kano school. The painting, executed in the *haboku* (ink wash) style, depicts a group of ducks nestled among reeds. The delicate brushstrokes and subtle shading create a sense of tranquility and evoke the natural beauty of the scene. The painting's simplicity and focus on nature are characteristic of Tan'yū's work and exemplify the *sumi-e* (ink painting) tradition of Japanese art.