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Attributed to Tawaraya Sotatsu (Japanese, active 1600–1643). <em>Waterfowl and Reeds</em>, 18th century or later. Four-panel screen, ink and light color on paper, 24 3/4 x 67 in. (62.9 x 170.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. John Fleming, 79.256. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 79.256.jpg)
Attributed to Tawaraya Sotatsu (Japanese, active 1600–1643). Waterfowl and Reeds, 18th century or later. Four-panel screen, ink and light color on paper, 24 3/4 x 67 in. (62.9 x 170.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. John Fleming, 79.256. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 79.256.jpg)
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Waterfowl and Reeds

Attributed to Tawaraya Sotatsu

Asian Art

ARTIST Attributed to Tawaraya Sotatsu, Japanese, active 1600–1643
MEDIUM Four-panel screen, ink and light color on paper
  • Place Made: Japan
    • DATES 18th century or later
    PERIOD Edo Period
    DIMENSIONS 24 3/4 x 67 in. (62.9 x 170.2 cm) Image: 50 x 17 1/4 in. (127 x 43.8 cm)  (show scale)
    COLLECTIONS Asian Art
    ACCESSION NUMBER 79.256
    CREDIT LINE Gift of Dr. and Mrs. John Fleming
    MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
    CAPTION Attributed to Tawaraya Sotatsu (Japanese, active 1600–1643). Waterfowl and Reeds, 18th century or later. Four-panel screen, ink and light color on paper, 24 3/4 x 67 in. (62.9 x 170.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. John Fleming, 79.256. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 79.256.jpg)
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    Attributed to Tawaraya Sotatsu (Japanese, active 1600–1643). <em>Waterfowl and Reeds</em>, 18th century or later. Four-panel screen, ink and light color on paper, 24 3/4 x 67 in. (62.9 x 170.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. John Fleming, 79.256. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 79.256.jpg)

    TAGS

    ducks
    swimming
    diving
    reeds
    birds
    animals
    nature
    avian
    fauna

    TAGS

    ducks
    swimming
    diving
    reeds
    birds
    animals
    nature
    avian
    fauna

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