Who painted Macaw on a Pine Branch?

Macaw on a Pine Branch was painted by Andō Hiroshige in 1842.

Where can I see Macaw on a Pine Branch?

Macaw on a Pine Branch is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Macaw on a Pine Branch?

Macaw on a Pine Branch is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Macaw on a Pine Branch?

Museum-quality prints of Macaw on a Pine Branch are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Macaw on a Pine Branch

Andō Hiroshige , 1842

Macaw on a Pine Branch is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Andō Hiroshige. It dates from 1842 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:in block: Hiroshige fude
Markings: Marked:in block: censor's seal: (kiwame) and publisher's mark (Maru-ya Seijiro)

About this work

Overview

Macaw on a Pine Branch is a color woodcut print created by Andō Hiroshige in 1842.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a bright green macaw perched on a pine branch, surrounded by pale pink peony flowers, with the bird's red belly and blue wings contrasting against the dark green pine needles.

Technique & Style

Hiroshige employed the woodblock printing technique to produce this work, characterized by fresh colors and clean lines.

Context

As part of a broader body of work, Macaw on a Pine Branch reflects Hiroshige's use of woodblock prints to create affordable, widely disseminated images.