Crow and the Moon 1877 - 1897

"Crow and the Moon" is a striking work by the renowned Japanese artist Kawanabe Kyōsai, created between 1877 and 1897. The painting depicts a solitary crow perched on a branch against a backdrop of a luminous moon. Kyōsai's signature style of bold brushstrokes and dramatic contrasts is evident in the artwork, particularly in the crow's silhouette and the sweeping lines of the tree branches. This piece, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, exemplifies Kyōsai's masterful use of ink and his exploration of the natural world through a distinctly Japanese artistic lens.