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Crabs and Peonies by Itō Jakuchū

Crabs and Peonies

Itō Jakuchū · 1749

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Artist
Itō Jakuchū
Date
1749
Location
Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Itō Jakuchū

Itō Jakuchū, an 18th-century Japanese painter, transformed the art world with his vibrant, hyper-realistic depictions of chickens and other animals, often incorporating surprising modern techniques.

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