Manchurian Great Tit Under White-and-Pink Tiger Lily

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Movement:
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key Notes:
Naturalism, Floral Composition
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Dimensions:
medium:
Ink and color on paper
Difficulty:
Master
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story of the work:

"Manchurian Great Tit Under White-and-Pink Tiger Lily," created by Kano Dōun in the late Edo period, exemplifies the artist's mastery in depicting natural subjects with meticulous detail and vibrant coloration. This work reflects the broader trend in Japanese art during this period, where the integration of flora and fauna served not only aesthetic purposes but also conveyed deeper symbolic meanings associated with nature and harmony.

Description of the work:

"Manchurian Great Tit Under White-and-Pink Tiger Lily" by Kano Dōun features a detailed depiction of a Manchurian great tit perched amidst elegantly rendered white-and-pink tiger lilies. The composition is characterized by a harmonious interplay of natural forms and a delicate color palette, highlighting the artist's mastery in capturing the subtleties of avian and floral subjects within a traditional Japanese aesthetic framework.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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Manchurian Great Tit Under White-and-Pink Tiger Lily