Crow on a Pomegranate
1504
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1504
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Crow on a Pomegranate is a 1504 unspecified by Unknown, a Renaissance work, depicting Muromachi Period, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a black crow perched on a branch with a pomegranate. The bird is mid-stride, one wing slightly raised, and its beak is open as if calling out. The pomegranate sits half-open, revealing its seeds, and small leaves grow from the branch. The crow’s feathers are drawn with quick, confident strokes, giving it a lively feel. The background is plain, so the focus stays on the bird and fruit. Look up sfumato next to see how artists soften edges like this.
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