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Ku, Gan (1749-1838)
Cat Killing a Bird. 1782. Japan. Edo period, 4th month, 1782. The black and white cat has just seized the bird, knocking a petal from a bright red poppy as it does so. Two more birds perch in the banana tree above. The broad cool expanse of the leaves contrasts sharply with the brilliance and activity of the scene below. The contrived realism of the composition is typical of the Qing dynasty (1644-1911), and indeed it may have been copied from an existing Chinese or Nagasaki school work. Hanging scroll painting, 95.3 x 34.9 cm. Inv. AC 1984,0301.01.
Location
British Museum/London/Great Britain
Unique Identifier
ART346610
Type
Image
Purpose
Public
Size
1509px × 3477px
Photo Credit
© The Trustees of the British Museum / Art Resource, NY
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Bird
Cat
Edo period, Japanese (1615-1867)
Killing
Painting, Medium
Poppy
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