Two Ducks in a Stream
Murase Sôseki
Description
Subject Matter:
Ducks are a symbol of eternal love in Japanese culture. Bird and plant paintings were a popular subject of many art pieces in Japan. The angle, though, is unconventional.
Physical Description:
This woodblock shows two ducks in a river with plants. The print is off-kilter with the left side being much lower than the right. The water is blue with ripples created by the ducks. One duck sits atop the water while the one behind it dives its head into the stream. The plant emerges from the upper left. There is a signature on the bottom right and a red seal that is below and slightly to the left.
Usage Rights:
If you are interested in using an image for a publication, please visit https://umma.umich.edu/request-image/ for more information and to fill out the online Image Rights and Reproductions Request Form.