「三ひらの内」汀五羽の鶴|Five Cranes by the Water’s Edge, from the series Three Sheets (Mihira no uchi)
1814
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1814
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This print shows two cranes standing on a sandy shore by water. Their feathers are mostly white with black accents, and their long legs and necks are detailed carefully. The background has soft blue waves and a light sky, while the cranes’ feathers have fine lines for texture. The artist used a mix of bold colors and delicate shading to make the birds look real. The print is part of a small set called *Three Sheets*, made for collectors. Look up cross-hatching to see how artists create depth with lines.
