Who created "Small Bird on Reed"?

Small Bird on Reed was created by Kano Naonobu in 17th century.

When was "Small Bird on Reed" created?

This artwork was created 17th century.

What medium is "Small Bird on Reed"?

Small Bird on Reed is Hanging scroll; ink on paper.

Is "Small Bird on Reed" in the public domain?

Yes, Small Bird on Reed is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Small Bird on Reed

Kano Naonobu

17th century

Medium

Hanging scroll; ink on paper

Dimensions

38 3/8 x 11 3/16 in. (97.5 x 28.4 cm)

Classification

Paintings

Culture

Japan

Department

Asian Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Rogers Fund, 1953

Accession Number

53.118.2

Tags

Birds

Art Historical Context

Nestled in the serene tradition of Japanese ink painting, *Small Bird on Reed* a delicate hanging scroll created by Kano Naonobu1607–1674), a master of the Kano school during Edo period (1603–1868). As the son and pupil of the renowned Kano Tan'yū, Naonobu helped uphold the school's dominance as official painters to the shogunate, blending bold brushwork with refined naturalism. This 17th-century work, measuring 38 3/8 x 11 3/16 inches, captures a solitary bird perched on a slender reed in sumi ink on paper, evoking quiet poise amid nature's ephemerality. Hanging scrolls like this were prized...

About the Artist

Kano Naonobu (Japanese) · 1607 –1650

Japanese, 1607–1650

Small Bird on Reed

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