Vol de corbeaux dans une tempête de neige, M.C. 2019-183(2), Mochizuki Gyokusen

Author(s): mochizuki, gyokusen 望月玉泉 (japan, 07–20–1834 - japan, 09–16–1913), painter dating in century: 19th-20th century type(s) of object(s): graphic arts name(s): painting materials and techniques: ink, gold leaf, paper place(s) of execution/production: japan dimensions - artwork: height: 170cm width: 190cm description: pair of two-panel screens representing a flight of crows in a snowstorm. Fifteen crows are painted in indian ink, without preliminary contour lines, on paper dotted with gold leaf evoking snowflakes. The contrast between the deep black of the ink and the brilliant yellow of the gold gives the work a dazzling intensity. Acquisition method: manual donation name of donor, testator, seller: reiko and robert burawoy date of acquisition: d 2019 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 2019-183. Unknown date