Red-crowned crane standing among reeds in minimalist ink-wash Japanese art print

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Japanese Crane Wall Art | Minimalist Bird Poster | Ink Wash Print

This Japanese crane wall art print depicts a single red-crowned crane standing among sparse reeds. The bird is shown in profile with a long, slender neck, a sharp beak, and a vivid red crown. Its body is rendered in soft grey and blue washes, while the tail feathers are painted in bold black brushstrokes. The background remains an open, warm cream tone, allowing the crane and the surrounding ink-wash reeds to stand out clearly.

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Size

Supplied unframed — every size fits standard off-the-shelf frames.

270gsm gallery-grade satin — vivid colour, no glare
Printed to order — on a 12-colour Mimaki press
Rolled & packaged by hand — in a protective tube

The story behind the print

This Japanese crane wall art print depicts a single red-crowned crane standing among sparse reeds. The bird is shown in profile with a long, slender neck, a sharp beak, and a vivid red crown. Its body is rendered in soft grey and blue washes, while the tail feathers are painted in bold black brushstrokes. The background remains an open, warm cream tone, allowing the crane and the surrounding ink-wash reeds to stand out clearly.

The artwork uses a minimalist ink-wash style with visible brush texture and gestural marks. The crane's legs are drawn with thin, dark lines, and the reeds are suggested with quick strokes in muted green and brown. A small red seal and calligraphic marks appear in the lower right corner, adding an authentic Japanese print feel. The vertical composition and restrained palette give the piece a calm, balanced presence.

This crane print is supplied unframed and printed to order in the UK on 270 gsm premium satin paper using a 12-colour Mimaki UCJV300-160 printer with authentic Mimaki OEM inks. Each print is rolled and packaged by hand and is available in multiple sizes through the Size selector. The unframed format allows for flexible framing to suit a living room, bedroom, or study.

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Poster details

Printing12-colour Mimaki UCJV300-160
Paper270gsm premium satin finish
InksAuthentic Mimaki OEM inks
FormatUnframed paper print
ProductionPrinted to order
PackagingRolled & packaged by hand

Questions, answered

What bird is shown in this print?

The print depicts a red-crowned crane, also known as a Japanese crane, standing in profile with a long neck and a distinctive red patch on its head.

What colours are used in the artwork?

The crane has a soft grey and blue body, a black tail, and a red crown. The reeds are painted in muted green and brown tones against a warm cream background.

What visual style is the print?

The artwork uses a minimalist ink-wash style with visible brushstrokes, gestural lines, and a small red seal in the lower right corner.

Is the composition vertical or horizontal?

The composition is vertical, with the crane positioned centrally and reeds rising from the lower right.

Is the print supplied with a frame?

No, the print is supplied unframed. The frame is not included.

What paper is used?

The print is produced on 270 gsm premium satin paper.

Where is the print produced?

The print is printed to order in the UK.

How is it printed?

It is printed with a 12-colour Mimaki UCJV300-160 printer using authentic Mimaki OEM inks.

How is it packaged?

Each print is rolled and packaged by hand.

What sizes are available?

Available sizes are those shown in the Size selector.

Is this print supplied with a frame?

No — the print is supplied unframed so you can choose a frame that suits your space. All sizes match standard off-the-shelf frames.

What kind of paper is used?

Every print uses gallery grade 270gsm premium satin paper — a heavyweight stock with a soft sheen that keeps colours vivid without glare, printed with authentic Mimaki OEM inks.

How is my print produced?

Each print is produced to order and quality-checked before dispatch.

How is the print packaged?

Each print is individually rolled and packaged by hand in a rigid protective tube for dispatch.

Can I choose different sizes?

Yes — metric, A-series and imperial sizes are available for every print. Open the size selector above to see every option with its price, shown to scale.

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Japanese Crane Wall Art | Minimalist Bird Poster | Ink Wash Print
£6.99