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Roses and Field Sparrow (?)

Hasegawa Gyokuho

1850

unspecified

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Early 19th Century Floral

Dominant colour

Roses and Field Sparrow (?) is a 1850 unspecified by Hasegawa Gyokuho, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Hasegawa Gyokuho
When & what style?: 1850
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This painting features two vertical panels, each showcasing a unique scene. The left panel depicts a tree with green leaves and pink flowers, accompanied by a bird in flight. The right panel presents a flowering branch with pink blooms and a bird perched on it. Both panels are set against a beige background, framed by a gold border at the top and bottom, with a gray border at the very top. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of harmony and balance, drawing the viewer's attention to the natural beauty of the scenes. To explore more works by this artist, look up Hasegawa Gyokuho.