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π¨ Two Dragons in Clouds, 1885
by Kano Hogai π―π΅
ink on paper, 90.2 x 135.4 cm
Philadelphia Museum of Art, USA
About the artwork:
"Two Dragons in Clouds" likely depicts a dynamic and powerful scene of two dragons amidst swirling clouds, a common theme in East Asian art symbolizing power, strength, and the supernatural. Dragons are significant mythological creatures in Japanese culture, often associated with water, rain, and celestial forces.