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酒井抱一筆亀田鵬斎賛竹雀図|Sparrow and Bamboo was painted by Kameda Bōsai in ca. 1821.

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酒井抱一筆亀田鵬斎賛竹雀図|Sparrow and Bamboo is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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酒井抱一筆亀田鵬斎賛竹雀図|Sparrow and Bamboo is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

酒井抱一筆亀田鵬斎賛竹雀図|Sparrow and Bamboo

Kameda Bōsai , 1821

酒井抱一筆亀田鵬斎賛竹雀図|Sparrow and Bamboo is an ink painting by the Romanticist artist Kameda Bōsai. It dates from 1821 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This hanging scroll, titled Sparrow and Bamboo, was created around 1821.

About this work

Technique & Style

The scroll format supports a vertical composition suited to the upright growth of bamboo stalks and the perched bird.

Executed as a hanging scroll in ink on paper, the work presents a sparrow and bamboo rendered in monochrome. The classification as a painting within the landscape genre, paired with the depicted subjects of bamboo and a bird, indicates a restrained, calligraphic approach consistent with literati-influenced ink painting. The scroll format supports a vertical composition suited to the upright growth of bamboo stalks and the perched bird.

No additional details regarding handling, condition, or specific stylistic qualities such as brushwork or seal impressions are documented in the available sources.

History & Provenance

The hanging scroll titled 'Sparrow and Bamboo,' created in 1821, is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. While internal records attribute the calligraphic praise to Kameda Bōsai, the artwork itself is identified as a painting by Sakai Hōitsu. The piece, executed in ink on paper, depicts bamboo and birds and was produced in Japan.

Current available documentation confirms its location within the museum's holdings but does not provide a specific accession number or detail any past exhibition history for this specific work.

Overview

This hanging scroll, titled Sparrow and Bamboo, was created around 1821. It features a painting by Sakai Hōitsu, complemented by an inscription from Kameda Bōsai. Executed in ink on paper, the artwork presents a solitary sparrow perched on a slender bamboo stalk, embodying a moment of quiet observation.

Subject & Meaning

The composition centers on a single sparrow, delicately rendered in ink, resting upon a thin bamboo stalk. The slight bend in the bamboo suggests the bird has just settled, capturing a fleeting, tranquil instant. Despite its minimal detail, particularly the sparrow's small eye, the bird conveys a sense of vitality within the serene scene.

Context

This hanging scroll was designed for display within a tokonoma, a recessed alcove common in traditional Japanese homes. Such artworks were intended to be contemplated briefly by guests, offering a moment of aesthetic appreciation. Its understated composition and intimate scale are well-suited to this specific domestic setting.

Artist & collection

Artist

Kameda Bōsai

Japanese, 1752–1826

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art

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