Parakeet on the Branch of a Cherry Tree
1780
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1780
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a parakeet perched on a branch of a cherry tree. The bird is watchful, and the branch is about to burst into flower. This signals the start of the cherry blossom season, a significant time. The artist made a correction to the drawing by pasting a piece of paper in the lower centre. This painting is a copyist's drawing, made from the original sketches. Check out the work of artist Isoda Koryusai.
