Crying Bird
- Date:
- December 1957
- Medium:
- Woodblock print, ink and color on paper
- Dimensions:
- 30.1 × 44.1 cm
- Edition:
- Self-printed
- Source:
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
$200–$1,500. Common prints: $200–$500. Key value factors: Amano's prints are affordably priced and accessible.
"Crying Bird" is a contemporary nature study by Amano Kunihiro, created during the contemporary. This work belongs to the [kacho-e](/glossary/kacho-e) (bird-and-flower) tradition, one of the most celebrated genres in Japanese art.
Amano Kunihiro brings characteristic sensitivity to this naturalistic subject, combining precise observation with poetic atmosphere. The composition balances the living subjects with their environment, creating a scene that feels both scientifically accurate and emotionally resonant.
This print represents Amano Kunihiro's contribution to the contemporary tradition during the contemporary. As with all works by this artist, it reflects both individual artistic vision and the broader cultural moment in which it was created. For collectors and admirers of Japanese printmaking, it offers a window into the sophisticated aesthetic world that produced some of the most beloved images in art history.
Crying Bird was created by Amano Kunihiro (天野邦弘) in December 1957.
Crying Bird depicts birds & flowers.
Crying Bird measures 30.1 × 44.1 cm.
