Cranes in Marsh 1877 - 1897

"Cranes in Marsh" is a painting by the renowned Japanese artist Kawanabe Kyōsai. Completed between 1877 and 1897, the artwork depicts two cranes amidst a marsh. One crane is depicted in white plumage and stands in a field of tall reeds, while the other is mostly obscured by reeds and has black plumage. This piece, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, exemplifies Kyōsai's masterful use of ink and color, creating a sense of serenity and natural beauty. The work is a fine example of *ukiyo-e* (pictures of the floating world), a popular art genre in Japan that often depicted scenes of everyday life and nature.