Three Cranes of Happiness Dutch A sumptuous image by Japanese

A sumptuous image by Japanese artist Ogata Korin 1658-1716

When you open the box you will be delighted by the panoply of colours mixed against the neutral cherry back

Most of his work was done with printed images but his watercolours show amazing control and understanding of movement

260 pieces

The background shows New York's famous skyline

Three Cranes of Happiness Dutch A sumptuous image by JapaneseThree lovely cranes pause as they pass by a fir tree. The Japanese Red Crown Crane is fabled to bring Happiness and a Long Life to the viewer. This image is so simple yet so evocative. There are splashes of carmine on the crest of each bird but the rest of the picture is quiet and subdued. The simple background of natural silk colour adds to the quiet reflective tone. 18 inches x 12 inches 432 Pieces