Lot 159 A JAPANESE PAINTING, FLOCK OF CRANES OVER RIVER AND PINE FOREST, 19TH CENTURY

This graceful horizontal landscape depicts a flock of cranes in flight, soaring over a winding river that meanders through a dense pine forest. The layered treetops are rendered in elegant shades of green and indigo, forming soft cloud-like mounds, while the river glistens in earthy browns, carved through the scene with natural flow and harmony.
Each crane is delicately painted in motion—wings outstretched in flight—symbolizing longevity, peace, and grace. The composition follows classic Yamato-e traditions, with stylized trees and gold-tinged atmospheric depth. Now preserved in a rich red lacquered frame with a luminous gold border, the painting combines the spirit of ancient Japan with modern presentation.
173 by 62 cm.