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Cranes and Mount Fuji

This iconic Japanese woodblock print, likely from the Edo period, depicts a serene landscape featuring the majestic Mount Fuji in the background. In the foreground, a group of elegant cranes are gathered near a body of water, with two more cranes gracefully soaring through the sky. The artwork is characterized by its distinctive use of Prussian blue and green hues, creating a tranquil and harmonious atmosphere. The composition, with its layered elements of mountains, clouds, and water, draws the viewer's eye towards the iconic peak. This piece exemplifies the ukiyo-e style, capturing a moment of natural beauty and symbolic significance.

Colour palette