Drie kraanvogels 1826

"Drie kraanvogels" (Three Cranes), a painting by Nakamura Hōchū, features three cranes in a delicate, almost calligraphic style. The artist, known for his work in the *Nanga* style, captures the grace of the birds with fluid brushstrokes. The painting, created in 1826, showcases Hōchū's ability to depict movement and life with minimal detail, making it a captivating example of Japanese *kachōga* (bird-and-flower painting). The cranes, depicted in muted tones of gray and white, stand on a pale background, lending a sense of tranquility to the composition.