Egrets in Flight

anonymous, c. 1600 - c. 1700

A flight of small egrets occupies the full width of this pair of folding screens. There is movement everywhere, from the dynamic waves to the stylized clouds in gold leaf, most of which serve as backdrops for the birds. Thanks to generous financial support these screens were recently restored. The paintings were cleaned, re-stretched and fitted with a new silk frame.

  • Artwork typekamerscherm
  • Object numberAK-MAK-170-A
  • Dimensionsheight 156 cm x width 61 cm x depth 10 cm

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Egrets in Flight

  • Object type

  • Object number

    AK-MAK-170-A

  • Description

    Zesdelig kamerscherm, inkt, kleur en goud op papier, met een voorstelling van een vlucht kleine zilverreigers boven water, riet en rotsen. Een paar met AK-MAK-170-B.

Creation

  • Creation

    anonymous, Japan

  • Dating

    c. 1600 - c. 1700

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Material and technique

  • Dimensions

    height 156 cm x width 61 cm x depth 10 cm

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    On loan from the Royal Asian Art Society in The Netherlands (purchase Tsuruki, Kyoto, 1930)

  • Copyright

    Public domain

  • Provenance

    …; purchased from the dealer Tsuruki by the Vereniging van Vrienden der Aziatische Kunst, 1930;{Note RMA.} from whom on loan to the museum, 1972

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