East Asian Vertical Scroll-Style Silk Painting of Cranes

This is a vertical landscape painting, likely of Japanese or Chinese origin, featuring a traditional motif of cranes. The artwork is presented in a narrow rectangular format reminiscent of a hanging scroll (kakejiku). The scene depicts two cranes on the ground near reeds in the foreground, with a third crane in flight toward the top of the composition. The background features misty mountains and stylized pine trees rendered in a monochromatic sumi-e style. The color palette is predominantly muted with greys and teals, though the cranes have distinct white and black plumage with red crowns. The piece is housed in a contemporary frame with a bright blue textured border and a textured silver-grey outer edge, featuring a beige matting. The artwork appears to be a mixed media print or painting on a textile or weighted paper. The condition looks excellent with no visible foxing, water damage, or fading of the pigments. Based on the framing style and the precision of the crane rendering, this likely dates from the late 20th century. The craftsmanship is high, specifically in the delicate rendering of the crane's feathers and the atmospheric depth created by the gradient in the sky.