Red-Crowned Crane
1800
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1800
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a red-crowned crane standing in tall grass. The bird’s red head stands out against its white body and the dark background. Soft gray strokes fill the grass around it. It was made in China around 1800–1830 for European buyers. Artists in Canton painted these scenes on imported paper to sell as souvenirs. Check out more examples at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
