Three Crows
Dateearly 19th century
Maker
Matsumura Goshun
Japanese, 1752 - 1811
Maker
Okamoto Toyohiko
Japanese
Maker
Matsumura Keibun
Japanese, 1779 - 1843
Label TextGoshun, Toyohiko, and Keibun capture a trio of flying crows with various tones of ink that create a sense of perspective and movement simply and effectively. The artists were part of the Shijō school, which synthesized decorative formalism and direct observations from real subjects.
Object number91.79
Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Asian Art Museum, Boundless: Stories of Asian Art, Feb. 8, 2020 - ongoing [on view beginning Jan. 13, 2023].Credit LineGift of Frank S. Bayley III
DimensionsSight height: 53 1/2 in.
Sight width: 28 1/4 in.
Frame h.: 59 in.
Frame w.: 31 in.
MediumInk and color on paper with paint
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