Eagle Pursuing Rabbit 1885

Kawanabe Kyōsai, a celebrated Japanese artist of the Edo period, created this dynamic ink painting titled "Eagle Pursuing Rabbit" in 1885. The painting depicts an eagle perched atop a rocky outcropping, with its talons outstretched as it swoops down towards a fleeing rabbit below. Kyōsai's masterful use of ink washes and bold brushstrokes conveys the raw energy of the chase. This artwork showcases Kyōsai's keen observation of nature and his ability to capture movement and emotion in his paintings. It is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.